Part Time

Advanced Dermatology•Centennial, CO

14d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a friendly and dependable full-time Medical Assistant for our Dermatology Practice. This role involves both primary triage and pathology responsibilities, as well as secondary Medical Assistant duties when needed. The position requires excellent communication, multitasking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for patient communication, scheduling, documentation, and assisting with medical procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Proficient with verbal and written communication.
Reliable and able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Excellent multi-tasking skills and flexibility.
Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Compliant with HIPAA and OSHA.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Diploma or Certified Nursing Assistant diploma preferred.
Bachelors of science or biology will be considered in substitution of experience.
At least one year of patient care experience in a medical setting preferred.
Experience with EMR (electronic medical records) preferred.
EMR, iPad, computer knowledge preferred.
Must be a self-starter.

Responsibilities

Triage and Pathology responsibilities, including answering and returning patient calls regarding triage and pathology results.
Checking and responding to intramail/email.
Printing and distributing faxed refill requests, labs, outside chart notes, prior authorizations, etc.
Processing prior authorizations for medications and procedures.
Processing refill requests in the EMR system and by fax.
Scanning appropriate documents when necessary.
Communicating with doctors regarding patients’ medical care.
Scheduling patient appointments as necessary.
Informing patients of pathology and lab results and scheduling appropriately.
Performing suture removals and wound checks.
Maintaining pathology logs and ensuring patient compliance with treatment.
Sending follow-up letters and/or certified letters for delayed treatment or cancelled procedures.
Entering MIPS data.
Preparing for clinic day (exam rooms, iPads, laptops, LN2).
Creating visit notes, ascertaining chief complaint(s), reviewing of systems, and personal history/family history/medications/allergies with patient and inputting any changes.
Performing various tests, setting up and assisting with biopsies/surgeries, drawing up medications, and performing injections.
Documenting in proper log books for biopsies and all testing done, and maintaining accuracy.
Completing iPledge paperwork and registering or confirming patients in iPledge.
Scanning and attaching all pertinent documentation.
Communicating with patient as necessary.
Completing letter log for patients with referring physicians as well as indicating when a biopsy has been performed.
Cleaning and restocking exam rooms and lab stations, sterilizing instruments, and washing/folding laundry.