Medical Assistant - Dermatology

Saint Francis Health System

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with patient examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments and care coordination for the purpose of facilitating effective delivery of patient care and patient satisfaction. Responsible for direct provision of ancillary services or advanced, specialized knowledge or experience integral to their job function.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Educational Program or two years experience within the last five years.
One (1) year of related experience.
Effective interpersonal, written and oral communications.
Demonstrated patient care skills.
Demonstrated PC skills.
Effective organization of multi-task role.
Understanding of healthcare delivery processes in the medical office.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Mohs experience and/or education to provide ancillary services and patient education or decision making support preferred.

Responsibilities

Greets patients and expresses sensitivity to patient needs and condition.
Assesses and documents general condition of patient including recording chief complaint, vital signs, weight, medications, social history and verifies symptoms and interventions in the patient medical record.
Appropriately records services and diagnoses for accurate completion of encounter forms, requisitions, consent forms and advance beneficiary notices.
Assists with patient examinations, procedures and treatments according to established protocols.
Maintains medical records including preparation of charts, filing of correspondence and test results.
Assists in coordination of care through messaging patient telephone calls, scheduling appointments, communicating prescription refills, etc. according to established protocols.
Successfully uses EMR and other computer applications to accomplish tasks according to policies and procedures.
Tracks ordered or pending tests, procedures and referrals according to protocol.
Administers medication orally and via intra-muscular injection as directed by physician order.
Determines eligibility and obtains authorization for services.
Schedules tests and appointments for referred services.
Tracks referrals made for services.
Promotes patient wellness by providing patient education as directed.
Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge or experience to resolve patient questions and meet patient needs.
Participates in quality initiatives and safety functions.
Assists in identifying and ordering needed supplies.
Remains informed and compliant with current Warren Clinic, Health System, OSHA, and HIPAA policies and procedures.