Medical Assistant
Company Overview
At Dermatologists of Central States (DOCS), 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 8 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
- Schedule medical procedures
- Instruct patients on proper usage of medications
- Phone in prescriptions to various pharmacies
- 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 standards 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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