Part Time Medical Assistant

DOCS Dermatology Group; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

DOCS Dermatology Group in Dayton, OH is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide general clinical and procedural patient care under supervision of the Practice Manager and center physicians. This role supports physicians and the Practice Manager in a busy dermatology setting.

Responsibilities include verifying patient information, entering medical history into the EHR, escorting patients, assisting during exams, and handling phlebotomy, dressings, and specimen transport.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Prior experience in medical office.
• Ability to learn related center tasks and assist management and physicians.
• Self-motivated to achieve patient care and customer service standards.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding (preferred).
• Familiarity with the ModMed EMA EMR (preferred).
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA law.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information and purpose of visit.
• Enter medical history and visit data into the EHR.
• Escort patients to exam rooms.
• Assist physician during examinations and procedures.
• Enter prescriptions to pharmacies via phone.
• Schedule medical procedures.
• Change wound dressings and perform in-office phlebotomy.
• Collect and package lab specimens.
• Sterilize instruments and restock supplies.
• Complete phone triage and notify patients of results.
• Scribe office visits.
• Administer IM, SQ, and topical meds as ordered.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following procedures.

Skills

Patient interaction

Medical office experience

HIPAA compliance

Team player

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ModMed EMA EMR

Job description

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday approximately 7-4 (hours may vary)

Company Overview

At DOCS Dermatology Group, we are not just one of the largest dermatology practices in the nation; we are a dedicated community passionate about skin health! With more than 200 providers across 20 practice brands and 100+ locations in 10 states, we’ve been transforming the lives of our patients for more than 40 years. Our mission is clear: to prioritize our patients with outstanding medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services, all delivered in a friendly, convenient, and compassionate environment.

Summary

A Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled professional responsible for general clinical and procedural patient care, under supervision of the Practice Manager and/or center Physicians/Providers. They are an integral part of the healthcare team assisting in patient care management.

Job Responsibilities

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history and confirming purpose of visit
• Enter medical history and visit information into EHR
• Escort patients to exam room
• Ask pertinent medical questions and data entry into EHR
• Prepare patient for exam by providing them with drapes and other materials to ensure they are prepared for the visit when the Physician enters the room.
• Taking photographs
• Assisting physician during medical examination and procedures
• Phone in prescriptions to various pharmacies
• Schedule medical procedures
• Instruct patients on proper usage of medications
• Change wound dressings, removing sutures, and in-office phlebotomy
• Collect, log and package lab specimens for transport
• Sterilize medical instruments
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt
• Complete phone triage
• Notify all patients of pathology and lab results
• Scribe office visits
• Administer IM, SQ, and topical medications as ordered
• Perform and document nurse visit appointments including suture removals, UVB, Excimer, Patch Testing, and Biologic injections.
• Maintaining safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standard and procedures

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, company paid life insurance, employee assistance program, and paid time off.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent certificate
• Prior experience in medical office
• Ability to learn related center tasks and be of assistance to management and physicians
• Self-motivated to achieve the highest patient care and customer service standards
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding (preferred)
• Familiarity with the ModMed EMA EMR (preferred)
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA law
• Team player

Physical Demands

• Standing or walking for extended periods of time.
• Ability to periodically lift objects or equipment up to 35 lbs.
• Moderate levels of pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead to prep exam rooms for patient visits as well as cleaning and sterilizing rooms after patient visits.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Ability to hear normal conversation levels.
• Hand dexterity.

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