What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT / SCRIBE position at Advanced Dermatology?
A busy and friendly dermatology practice is looking for an enthusiastic Medical Assistant / Scribe.
Classification : Hourly
Pay Range : $22 - $24 based on experience and proficiency
Department : Evergreen Back Office
Reports to : Evergreen Office Manager
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 with patient's referring physician's information, as well as indicating if 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.
- Maintaining a clean work environment.
- Scribe duties include documenting all aspects of the patient's visit as directed by the doctor.
Pathology / Triage Duties :
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements / Skills :
Competency :
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 : 15 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.
Salary : $22 - $24