Medical Assistant II
About The Position
The Phototherapy Technician under general supervision and per protocol administers UVB (narrow band), UVA (narrow and broadband) phototherapy, and Excimer Laser light treatments to patients with a variety of skin disorders in a high volume ambulatory setting. Emphasis is placed on safely delivering treatments as often as three times weekly to each patient with a chronic skin condition. Connects patients with emotional and educational support according to established policies and protocols. The Technician also needs the ability to organize priorities well, complete tasks, manage confidential patient information, perform diagnostic testing (phototesting, patch testing, photopatch testing), schedule patient appointments, referrals and other insurance requests. This position is also responsible for answering and appropriately managing incoming telephone calls; scheduling patient appointments; check-in and check-out; creating and updating patient registrations; setting certain expectations for patients regarding their visit, charge capture and billing encounter management and responding to customers’ information needs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Comply with all local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
- Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure, as well as collect blood samples and other specimens.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Responsibilities
- administers UVB (narrow band), UVA (narrow and broadband) phototherapy, and Excimer Laser light treatments
- safely delivering treatments as often as three times weekly to each patient with a chronic skin condition
- Connects patients with emotional and educational support according to established policies and protocols
- organize priorities well, complete tasks, manage confidential patient information, perform diagnostic testing (phototesting, patch testing, photopatch testing), schedule patient appointments, referrals and other insurance requests
- answering and appropriately managing incoming telephone calls
- scheduling patient appointments
- check-in and check-out
- creating and updating patient registrations
- setting certain expectations for patients regarding their visit, charge capture and billing encounter management and responding to customers’ information needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
