Medical Assistant/Scribe

Advanced-Dermatology; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Advanced-Dermatology in Aurora is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Assistant / Scribe to support daily clinic operations. You will prepare exam rooms, document visit notes, input patient history, and assist with biopsies and injections.

The position is full-time, with 32-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and occasional Saturday shifts. Travel to other office locations is required, and a benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certified Nursing Assistant diploma preferred.
• At least one year of patient care experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree will be considered.
• Must be proficient with verbal and written communication.
• Must be reliable and able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and flexibility.
• Experience with EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for clinic day (exam rooms, iPads, laptops, LN2).
• Create visit notes, ascertain chief complaint(s), review of systems, and personal history/family history/medications/allergies with patient and input changes.
• Enter MIPS data: smoking/pneumonia vaccine/advance care plan/flu vaccine/melanoma patients.
• Review and enter PHS forms for all patients.
• Perform various tests, set up and assist with biopsies/surgeries, draw up medications, and perform injections.
• Document in proper log books for biopsies and all testing done, and maintain accuracy.
• Perform wound checks/suture removals and create notes for documentation.
• Complete iPledge paperwork and register or confirm patients in iPledge Scan and attach all pertinent documentation.
• Communicate continuation of care with patient as directed by doctors.
• Complete letter log for patients with referring physicians as well as indicating when a biopsy has been performed.
• Maintain necessary supplies for clinic.
• Clean, sterilize instruments, and wash and fold laundry.
• Restock and clean exam rooms and lab station as needed.
• Schedule patient appointments as necessary.
• Scribe duties include documenting all aspects of the patient’s visit as directed by the doctor.
• Maintaining a clean work environment.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Verbal & written communication

HIPAA/OSHA compliance

Reliability / self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA or CNA diploma preferred

1+ year patient care experience

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

iPad

Computer literacy

Job description

Busy and friendly dermatology practice is looking for an enthusiastic and dependable Medical Assistant / Scribe

Classification

Hourly

Pay Rate

$20.00 to $22.00 based on experience and proficiency

Department

General Dermatology Aurora / Centennial

Reports to

Aurora and Centennial Clinic Managers

Medical Assistant/Scribe Essential Job Duties

• Prepare for clinic day (exam rooms, iPads, laptops, LN2). Close down rooms at end of day.
• Create visit note, ascertain chief complaint(s), review of systems, and personal history/family history/medications/allergies with patient and input any changes.
• Enter MIPS data: smoking/pneumonia vaccine/advance care plan/flu vaccine/melanoma patients.
• Review and enter PHS forms for all patients.
• Perform various tests, set up and assist with biopsies/surgeries, draw up medications, and perform injections.
• Document in proper log books for biopsies and all testing done, and maintain accuracy.
• Perform wound checks/suture removals and create notes for documentation.
• Complete iPledge paperwork and register or confirm patients in iPledge Scan and attach all pertinent documentation provided by the doctors.
• Communicate continuation of care with patient as directed by doctors.
• Complete letter log for patients with referring physicians as well as indicating when a biopsy has been performed.
• Maintain necessary supplies for clinic.
• Clean, sterilize instruments, and wash and fold laundry.
• Restock and clean exam rooms and lab station as needed.
• Schedule patient appointments as necessary.
• Scribe duties include documenting all aspects of the patient’s visit as directed by the doctor.
• Maintaining a clean work environment.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements/Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certified Nursing Assistant diploma preferred.
• At least one year of patient care experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Bachelors of science or biology will be considered.
• Must be proficient with verbal and written communication.
• Must be reliable and able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and flexibility.
• Experience with EMR (electronic medical records) preferred.

Competency

• EMR, iPad, computer knowledge preferred.
• Must be reliable and a self-starter.
• Proficient with written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Compliant with HIPAA and OSHA.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional medical environment. This role routinely uses standard office and medical equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, ultrasonic, and autoclave.

Physical Demands

This is an active role. This job requires walking or standing for long periods of time. Some bending and lifting may be necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time 32-40 hour/week position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Travel

To other office locations as required

Benefits

Full-time employees are offered Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.