Lead Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology • Houston, TX

13h

About The Position

The Lead Medical Assistant’s role is essential for daily office function as well as patient visit. The Lead Medical Assistant will monitor and complete prior authorizations for biologic patients and monitor follow-up for bloodwork and PPD evaluations. The Lead Medical Assistant reviews and evaluates the biopsy book of all non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers including follow-ups as well as educate, teach, and train all new Medical Assistants. The Lead Medical Assistant will also continue roles as clinical assistant such as rooming and greeting the patient, obtaining appropriate intake information, giving report to the dermatology provider on the patient, accompanying the dermatology provider in the room with the patient and scribing the information from the dermatology provider about the visit. Also preparing for procedures and assists as necessary, suture removals, sterilizing instruments, stocking exam rooms, and addressing phone notes and prior authorizations.

Requirements

• Minimum Post High School education in a medical support field: Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse is required.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated leadership experience. Must be able to demonstrate leadership by serving as an example to others with regard to professional behavior, handling multiple tasks, maintaining a positive attitude, and in response to organizational change.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Must be able to learn new software quickly.
• Must possess excellent leadership, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, board, clients, and the public.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of company operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and completes prior authorizations for biologic patients.
• Monitors follow up for bloodwork and PPD evaluations.
• Reviews and evaluates biopsy book of all non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers including follow ups.
• Educates and teaches all new Medical Assistants
• Rooms patients and documents all vital information prior to exam with provider such as: Chief complaint, Medical History, Family History, Social history, Review of systems
• Scribes all information for the provider regarding the patient encounter including but not limited to: Physical exam, Assessment, Procedures, Prescriptions, Consents, Operative/ Pathology reports, Letters sent back to PCP and / or referring provider, MIPS required documentation
• Obtains informed consents to patients prior to procedures
• Assist the providers with or under the supervision of the providers to perform the following procedures but not limited to: Surgical photographs, Biopsies – punch, DIF, and shave, Excisions, Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery (if clinic performs MOHS), Electrodessication and curettage, Phlebotomy, Phototherapy (if clinic is equipped), Injections, Patch testing, Instrument sterilization, Blue light (if clinic is equipped), Patient education
• Schedules and coordinates patient appointments following company protocols, procedures, and physician schedule templates when applicable
• Must continually learn and be able to explain new and existing dermatological conditions
• Records required information on patient logs (pathology, biopsy, lab, temperature).
• Adherence to compliance and completion of compliance training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
• Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only)
• Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
• Access to additional life insurance
• Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
• 401K with employer contribution
• Profit sharing
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

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