Certified Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology•Prescott Valley, AZ

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant Certified I supports dermatology clinicians and helps ensure an efficient, patient-centered clinical experience. The role includes greeting and rooming patients, obtaining and documenting intake information, communicating updates to the clinician, and medical scribing during visits. The Medical Assistant also prepares for and assists with in-office procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified Medical Assistant certification.
Maintain all required state certifications, licenses, and/or registrations as a condition of employment.
Ability to obtain Certified Dermatology Technician (CDT) designation within the established timeframe.
Willingness and ability to travel to other clinic locations as needed.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational, computer, and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with supervisors, colleagues, patients, and the public.
Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Effective time-management skills and ability to support operational efficiency.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of recent experience in a medical office or similar clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and stock exam rooms and ensure supplies and instruments are ready.
Greet and room patients; collect and document vital signs, patient history, and reason for visit.
Review medication lists and confirm patients’ preferred pharmacies to support e-prescribing.
Complete MIPS documentation requirements.
Assist with scribing and body-area documentation to produce preliminary encounter notes.
Set up procedural trays and maintain sterile fields during minor in-office surgeries or treatments.
Prepare patients for dermatological procedures, including shave and punch biopsies and phototherapy, under clinician supervision.
Remove sutures and apply simple wound dressings under clinician supervision.
Perform basic laboratory tasks, including drawing blood, collecting specimens, and processing them for testing.
Assist clinicians during basic procedures by handing instruments and documenting scribed notes in the electronic medical record.
Monitor patient comfort during procedures and offer reassurance and support.
Package and prepare specimen or biopsy samples for processing at the appropriate dermatopathology laboratory, internal or external.
Provide basic patient education on post-visit care and medication instructions as directed by the clinician.
Sterilize instruments and maintain a clean, organized clinical workspace in accordance with infection-control standards.
Complete room turnover tasks, including disinfecting and changing linens.
Administer medications, including oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications.
Review and document patient calls about routine concerns, escalating complex issues to senior team members or clinicians.
Support clinicians during advanced procedures, such as excisions, I&Ds, electrodessication and curettage, and blue light therapy.
Track medical supply and instrument inventory and alert management when replenishment is needed.
Initiate and follow up on prior authorizations and biologic therapy starts, maintaining tracking documentation in the electronic medical record.
Perform other related duties as assigned.