Medical Assistant (Float)- Bonus

Medical Assistant

At Dermatologists of Central States (DOCS), we are not just one of the largest dermatology practices in the nation; we are a dedicated community passionate about skin health! With more than 200 providers across 20 practice brands and 100+ locations in 10 states, we've been transforming the lives of our patients for more than 40 years. Our mission is clear: to prioritize our patients with outstanding medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services, all delivered in a friendly, convenient, and compassionate environment.

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 EHR

- Escort patients to exam room

- Ask pertinent medical questions and data entry into EHR

- 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.