Dermatology Medical Assistant and Patient Services Representative

Job Summary

Salt Lake Dermatology and Aesthetics is looking for an experienced medical assistant for a private practice dermatology clinic. The job will be fast paced and rewarding with a variety of responsibilities in a unique and cutting edge, yet friendly environment. The position is primarily for a medical assistant position but the candidate will also work as a patient services representative 1-2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Patient office visits - which include: rooming patients, taking initial history, scribe notes for Physician, recording vital signs including pulse rate, blood pressure, height, and weight, prepare specimens for lab work, obtain consent, and enter all medical history inpatient electronic medical record.
• Set up and Assist procedures including: Biopsies, surgeries, cosmetic injections, laser treatments, and other medical procedures as directed by the Provider.
• Preparing and reviewing patient charts prior to patient’s appointment. Review charts for completeness ensuring all required information is included; note any deficiencies and utilize all resources internal as well as external.
• Organizing exam rooms, including general cleaning, upkeep, and re-stocking of supplies.
• Performing administrative tasks, including form completions, prescription refills, referrals, and patient educational material.
• Scanning all pertinent information into the electronic health record system.
• Performing all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Managing autoclave and cleaning instruments for medical procedures
• Answering phones takes messages and troubleshoots patient calls
• Scheduling, rescheduling, confirming appointments, and verifying patient demographics/insurance information
• Responsible for medication management.
• Assisting with other related front desk clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, scanning, collating, and mailing.
• Cross train in Patient Services Representative Role
• 3-4 Days per week as Medical Assistant
• 1-2 Days per week as Patient Services Representative

Job Qualifications

The ideal candidate should be very hands on and have an entrepreneurial mindset. In addition to this:

• 2 or more years of experience in similar function
• proficiency in typing and computer skills, as well as medical terminology
• able to multi-task, work well under pressure, and show initiative
• great customer service skills
• warm demeanor
• work with a team
• outstanding attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling carts and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Dermatology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17