Medical Assistant

Optima Dermatology•Bloomington, MN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Optima Dermatology is seeking an experienced, full-time Medical Assistant to support its Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics practice in Bloomington, Indiana. The position is located at 1010 W 2nd St, Bloomington, IN 47403, and has a projected Monday–Thursday schedule of 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Medical Assistant prepares patient rooms and procedure trays, escorts and interviews patients, takes vital signs as needed, documents visit information, and assists physicians and other providers with procedures. The role also involves specimen handling, coordinating diagnostic tests and referrals, communicating with patients and outside organizations, supporting prescription and insurance pre-certification processes, managing supplies and inventory, and maintaining clean and safe work areas. The Medical Assistant is expected to protect confidentiality and communicate with the physician and office manager about matters important to the practice. Optima Dermatology describes its team as collaborative, mission-driven, and focused on improving patient care and setting a new standard in dermatology.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to take patient vital signs and perform injection and immunization procedures.
Demonstrated charting and documentation skills.
Demonstrated ability in 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, their families, and pharmacies.
Written communication skills necessary for charting and documentation.
Demonstrated ability to handle patient confidentiality.
Ability to work with peers in a team setting.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
Licensed medical assistant or further nursing degree.
At least one year of previous Medical Assistant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience using the Modernizing Medicine / EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Responsibilities

Prepare exam rooms for patient use by cleaning them between patients and ensuring appropriate supplies are stocked.
Prepare procedure trays as necessary.
Escort patients to exam rooms and check vital signs as needed.
Interview patients to assess their needs; record the reason for the visit and current medications, and take temperature when necessary.
Instruct patients on how to prepare for physician examinations and complete routine forms as appropriate.
Assist physicians and other providers with procedures, including 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 lab 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, and arrange appointments with patients or testing sites.
Record ordered procedures and track their results.
Coordinate referrals to other physicians, including arranging appointments and forwarding requested test results.
Contact hospitals and other outside sources regarding lab results, x-ray results, and ER reports; contact pharmacies to authorize prescriptions; and contact nursing homes regarding patient orders.
Relay test-result information and return patient calls with the physician’s care recommendations.
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 lab, and straighten the reception area daily.
Perform duties in a manner that respects the confidentiality and safety of patients, employees, and physicians.
Communicate with the physician and office manager about issues vital to improving and ensuring the continued success of the practice.