Certified Medical Assistant - Dermatology

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Associates Dermatology is hiring a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to join its team at the West Campus. The role involves rooming patients and assisting with procedures ranging from acne treatments to mole removal. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., averaging four days per week; flexibility is required.

The Certified Medical Assistant supports patient care and clinic operations by assisting with procedures, gathering patient information, coordinating care with providers and the health care team, educating patients, documenting care, and supporting reimbursement and office workflow. The role also includes maintaining and cleaning equipment, keeping the clinical environment safe and well supplied, and carrying out other assigned patient-care duties and projects.

Requirements

• Three months to one year of similar or related experience.
• Education equivalent to a two-year college degree, or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school.
• Current certification or registration as a Certified Medical Assistant, such as CMA through AAMA, CCMA through NHA, or RMA through AMT, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
• BLS certification, required biannually.
• Keyboarding skills and ability to use electronic equipment.
• Ability to use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment, including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks or shields.
• Interpersonal skills requiring trust, diplomacy, courtesy, and tact, including the ability to handle extensive personal contact and sensitive matters, motivate or influence others, and foster relationships with outside entities.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• Vision of 20/40 or better in the best eye, with or without correction.
• Ability to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and assist with surgeries and treatment procedures.
• Collect relevant patient health care data, conduct diagnostic testing and treatments, review medical records, and confer with physicians or mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met.
• Perform general office duties as needed, including obtaining and updating patient demographic and insurance information, accepting payments and copays, scheduling and coordinating appointments, and creating lab orders.
• Collaborate with the health care team according to the plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, and others.
• Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including interventions, medications, and patient education, and help maintain the integrity of the medical record.
• Facilitate reimbursement for services, including charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain a safe, neat, organized office environment supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials.
• Ensure equipment functions safely and properly, and clean and maintain equipment according to guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing additional patient-care duties.
• Provide input on systems to improve patient-care quality, efficiency, and workflow.
• Participate in required meetings and complete assigned projects and duties.

Benefits

• Single or family health insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401(k) with immediate matching at 50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay, plus additional annual profit sharing.
• Flexible Paid Time Off program providing 24 days off per year.
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Dental insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree