What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Triage Specialist/Medical Assistant position at Forefront Dermatology?
Overview :
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Triage Specialist / Medical Assistant in our Arnold, MO clinic! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then a career at Forefront may be the perfect fit for you!
Full Time : Monday-Friday; 8am-4 : 30pm
Monday thru Thursday - Triage; Fridays will work as Medical Assistant in the clinic
Summary
The clinic triage specialist is the point of contact for patients and supporting medical professionals to address and coordinate ongoing medical care for patients. This position is primarily doing triage for the clinic, but sometimes will work as Medical Assistant
Here are just a few things we offer :
Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
Company paid life insurance and long term disability (full-time only)
Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
Access to additional life insurance
Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
401K with employer contribution
Profit sharing
Employee discounts
And much more!
Responsibilities :
Triage and document all incoming clinical phone calls including patient calls; lab / path logs, pharmacy calls, medication clarifications, drug interactions to support quality patient care.
Communicate information on behalf of physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners to patients as directed.
Document messages in patient chart as needed
Manage new, renewal, and / or refill prescriptions for patients via EMR system and checking all prior disbursement to patient
Adherence to compliance and completion of compliance training.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications : Education
1. Must have high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
2. 3 years related clinical or complex scheduling experience preferably in Dermatology or a similar specialty.
3. Medical Assistant preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Must be detail oriented.
2. Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
3. Demonstrated leadership experience. Must be able to demonstrate leadership by serving as an example to others with regard to professional behavior, handling multiple tasks, maintaining a positive attitude, and in response to organizational change.
4. Must possess excellent leadership, organizational, and computer skills.
5. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, board, clients, and the public.
6. Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team.
7. Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of company operational efficiency and effectiveness.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Physical Demands
1. Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
2. Ability to efficiently operate all job related office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier).
3. Ability to communicate via telephone.
4. Ability to sit for large portions of a workday.
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