What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Dermatologists of Central States?
Company Overview
Dermatologists of Central States (DOCS) is one of the largest and most established dermatology practices in the nation. With more than 186 providers within 80 locations in 7 states, we have been serving patients for over 40 years. At DOCS, we strive to put the patient first with an emphasis on medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. We provide easy access to high quality dermatologic care in an environment that is consistently friendly, convenient, courteous, and caring.
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
Dermatologists of Central States (DOCS) is one of the largest and most established dermatology practices in the nation. With more than 186 providers within 80 locations in 7 states, we have been serving patients for over 40 years. At DOCS, we strive to put the patient first with an emphasis on medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. We provide easy access to high quality dermatologic care in an environment that is consistently friendly, convenient, courteous, and caring.
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 chart
- Escort patients to exam room
- Ask pertinent medical questions and data entry into chart
- 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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