Medical Assistant

Optima Dermatology•Concord, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Optima Dermatology is recruiting an experienced part-time Medical Assistant to join its Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics group in Concord, New Hampshire. The role supports patient care and clinic operations, including preparing exam rooms and procedure trays, assisting providers with procedures, collecting and documenting patient information, coordinating diagnostic testing and referrals, handling specimens and results, and maintaining supplies and a clean, safe environment. The Medical Assistant is expected to protect patient confidentiality and communicate with physicians and the office manager about issues affecting the practice.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to take patient vital signs and perform injections or immunizations, charting and documentation, exam-room preparation, infectious-waste handling, sterile techniques, and routine laboratory procedures and collection.
Oral communication skills to develop patient rapport and discuss orders with patients, patients' families, and pharmacies.
Written communication skills for charting and documentation.
Demonstrated ability to handle patient confidentiality.
Ability to work with peers in a team setting.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Licensed medical assistant or further nursing degree.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of prior experience in a dermatology medical office is preferred.
Experience using the Modernizing Medicine / EMA electronic medical record (EMR) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and stock exam rooms between patients and prepare procedure trays as needed.
Escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs as needed, interview patients about their needs, record visit reasons and current medications, take temperatures when necessary, explain preparation for examinations, and complete routine forms.
Assist physicians and other providers with procedures such as suture removal, wart and mole removal, and minor surgeries.
Package specimens for outside laboratory analysis, complete requisition forms, and contact testing facilities as necessary; submit results to the physician before contacting patients and filing results in patient charts.
Schedule on-site and off-site diagnostic tests and procedures, provide preparation instructions, record orders, and track results.
Arrange referrals to other physicians, make appointments, and forward requested test results.
Contact hospitals and outside sources regarding laboratory and X-ray results and emergency-room reports; contact pharmacies to authorize prescriptions; communicate with nursing homes regarding patient orders; relay test results and physician recommendations to patients; and return patient calls.
Pre-certify medications and referrals with insurance professionals, record pre-certification numbers in charts, and record and track referrals.
Take manual inventory of drugs, check expiration dates, order replenishments, and order back-office supplies as needed.
Disinfect exam rooms and the laboratory and straighten the reception area daily.
Perform duties while respecting the confidentiality and safety of patients, employees, and physicians.
Communicate with the physician and office manager about issues important to improving and sustaining the success of the practice.