Medical Assistant/Triage

Advanced Dermatology•Centennial, CO

9d•$20 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a friendly and dependable full-time Medical Assistant for our Dermatology Practice. This role involves both primary triage/pathology responsibilities and secondary Medical Assistant duties as needed. The position requires excellent communication, multi-tasking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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.
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.
Self-starter.

Responsibilities

Triage and Pathology responsibilities, including answering patient calls regarding triage and pathology results.
Checking and responding to intramail/email.
Processing prior authorizations for medications and procedures.
Processing refill requests in the EMR system and by fax.
Scanning appropriate documents.
Communicating with doctors regarding patients’ medical care.
Scheduling patient appointments.
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 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), review 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.
Completing letter log for patients with referring physicians.
Cleaning and restocking exam rooms and lab station, sterilizing instruments, and washing/folding laundry.