Part Time Available)

Advanced Dermatology•Centennial, CO

5d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a friendly and dependable full-time Medical Assistant for our Dermatology Practice. This role involves both Triage/Pathology responsibilities and Medical Assistant assisting when needed. The position operates in a professional medical environment and requires the use of standard office and medical equipment. It is a largely sedentary role, but may require walking or standing for long periods when performing medical assistant duties. Some bending and lifting may also be necessary.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Must be proficient with verbal and written communication.
Must be reliable and able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Excellent multi-tasking skills and flexibility.
Must be reliable and a self-starter.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Frequently communicating with doctors regarding patients’ medical care.
Schedule patient appointments as necessary.
Inform patients of pathology and lab results and schedule appropriately.
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.
Enter MIPS data.
Prepare for clinic day (exam rooms, iPads, laptops, LN2).
Create visit note, ascertain chief complaint(s), review of systems, and personal history/family history/medications/allergies with patient and input any changes.
Enter MIPS data smoking/pneumonia vaccine/advance care plan/flu vaccine/melanoma patients.
Perform various tests, set up and assist with biopsies/surgeries, draw up medications, and perform injections.
Document in proper log books for biopsies and all testing done, and maintain accuracy.
Complete iPledge paperwork and register or confirm patients in iPledge.
Scan and attach all pertinent documentation. Communicate with patient as necessary.
Complete letter log for patients with referring physicians as well as indicating when a biopsy has been performed.
Clean and restock exam rooms and lab station, sterilize instruments, and wash/fold laundry.