Clinical Assistant Scribe Specialty Derm (4515) DAK LEXINGTON

Lexington Clinic • Lexington, KY

10d

About The Position

The Dermatology Specialist Clinical Assistant is a member of the patient care team and contributes to patients’ health management. The role performs patient care activities and accommodative services for clinic patients, often assisting section providers under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager. The position maintains primary responsibility for technical procedures and supports patient and department compliance with Federal and other health-plan patient-management objectives. Regular travel to satellite clinics may be required.

This role is full time, with hours ranging from 30 to 40 per week. Schedules may fall between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or continue until patient care is completed. Attendance is an essential function. The listed physical guidelines include mobility, lifting and transporting patients and supplies, manual dexterity, communication and sensory abilities, and extended keyboard and computer use.

Requirements

• Current CPR certification is required within six months of hire.
• Successful completion of the Certified Dermatology Technician provisional certification through The Association of Certified Dermatology Techs (ACDT) is expected within the probationary period.
• Full ACDT certification is required within one year of hire.
• Ability to move, traverse, position oneself, remain stationary, and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to lift, move, and transport patients, equipment, and supplies.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to articulate speech, read and understand orders, and hear dictated instructions.
• Visual acuity.
• Ability to use a keyboard and sit at a computer for extended periods.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training, likely indicated by a four-year degree in health sciences.
• Certification from an accredited medical assistant program.
• Two years of clinical assisting or scribing experience with emphasis in Dermatology.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the health management of patients as a member of the patient care team.
• Perform patient care activities and accommodative services for clinic patients.
• Assist section providers under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager.
• Maintain primary responsibility for technical procedures.
• Contribute to patient and department compliance with Federal and other health-plan patient-management objectives.
• Travel regularly to satellite clinics if required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed