Medical Assistant/Triage

Seeking Friendly full-time Medical Assistant/Triage for our Dermatology Practice.

Classification: Hourly

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $22.00

Department: Aurora General Dermatology

Reports to: Aurora Clinical Manager

Triage/MA Essential Job Duties:

Primary: Triage and Pathology responsibilities.

• Answering and returning patient calls
• Checking and responding to intramails/emails
• Printing and distributing faxed refill requests, labs, outside chart notes, prior authorizations, etc
• Processing prior authorizations for medications
• Processing refill requests in the EMR system and by fax
• Scanning appropriate documents when necessary
• Frequently communicating with doctors regarding patients’ medical care
• Schedule patient appointments as necessary
• Inform patients of lab results and schedule appropriately
• Suture removals and wound checks
  
  

Secondary: MA assisting when needed.

• Prepare for clinic day (exam rooms, iPads, laptops, LN2)
• 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
• 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
• Complete iPledge paperwork and register or confirm patients in iPledge
• Scan and attach all pertinent documentation. Communicate with patient as necessary
• Clean and restock exam rooms and lab station, sterilize instruments, and wash/fold laundry
  
  

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certified Nursing Assistant diploma preferred but not required
• At least one year of patient care experience in a medical setting preferred
• 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 required
• 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 a largely sedentary role. If performing medical assistant duties, 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, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., but hours may vary if performing medical assistant duties. Some Saturdays may be required, 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 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.

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