Certified Medical Assistant (C-MA) Dermatology Experience Required

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PLEASE NOTE: Only respondents with prior dermatology experience will be considered.

The Certified Medical Assistant provides comprehensive patient care coordination and administrative assistance to dermatology patients and clinical providers. The Certified Medical Assistant acts as a liaison between management and staff. The Certified Medical Assistant in the office setting is a specialty requiring a variety of skills, including but not limited to: Receptionist, registration duties, ICD-10 coding, scribe, data collection for billing procedures, point of sale functions, maintains appointment schedules, schedules surgeries/procedures and obtains appropriate authorizations and referrals, provides appropriate patient instructions per physician orders.

The single most important value proposition to our provider, patients, and colleagues is:

Create an environment that engages our people and aligns goals to drive retention and peak performance,

Achieve practice optimal performance – driving improvements in patient experience (PX), innovation & collaboration, efficiency optimization aiding in the expansion of practice,

Raise the standard of care through collaboration with your peers, integrated care delivery and use of clinical data,

Expand and cultivate an evidenced based environment & culture.

The Certified Medical Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day provider and clinical operations. The Certified Medical Assistant will manage the supply ordering and inventory controls and typical administrative clinical functions.

Functions:

  • Demonstrates competency and professional responsibility in the medical assistant role.
  • Collaborates in the development and evaluation of patient care.
  • Applies interpersonal and verbal communication skills to educate patient/family on care and resources.
  • Chart review for completeness.
  • Perform treatment procedures under supervision of physician or advanced practice provider (APP)
  • Assist physician and/or APP in exam rooms
  • Serve as a Scribe during the patient physical exam using the practice electronic health record
  • Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients of current and prior medical history, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart
  • Ensure all related reports, pathology/labs and information is filed/stored is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment
  • Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required
  • Answer telephones and take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to

patient/physician/pharmacy calls

  • Triage and process messages from patients and other office staff to physician(s) and APPs
  • Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
  • Handle insurance certifications, authorizations, and referrals as required by managed care plans and/or payers
  • Assist with the check-in and check-out procedures (including in-room product or services at point of sale)
  • Assist in capturing, reporting, and missing elements process of physician and APP patient billing
  • Assist in coordination of provider scheduling, travel arrangements, or expenses, as needed
  • Obtains patient information and inputs into the computer
  • Administer or handle medications
  • Obtains and records (for example):

• Vital signs

• Time in/date

• Weight

• Medication profile

• Immunization record

• Allergies

• Chief compliant

• Signature/initials where appropriate

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

All Professionals:

  • High school graduate or its equivalency
  • Medical Assistant Certification required
  • Experience in medical field; specifically, the specialty of dermatology
  • Typing, filing accurately
  • Must have proven ability to maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in the care of patients
  • Must possess comprehensive computer skills
  • EHR (Electronic Health Record) experience; Modernizing Medicine EMA, preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

License/Certification:

  • Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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