Medical Assistant

Arkansas Dermatology•Little Rock, AR

21d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers and patients in a dermatology practice. Candidates must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate has clinical experience and a stable, long-term job history. The role includes patient advocacy during exams and treatment, preparing patients for examination, helping providers examine and treat patients, and completing hands-on clinical tasks such as blood draws, injections, wound care, and assisting during procedures. The Medical Assistant also maintains accurate electronic health records, follows HIPAA and OSHA practices, educates patients, returns patient calls, handles refill authorizations and prescription information under provider direction, and collects, documents, and delivers lab specimens. Travel to another office for training may be required.

Requirements

Clinical experience.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Job history exhibiting stability and longevity.
Willingness to learn new skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
Organizational skills.
Strong work ethic and high level of professionalism.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Positive, caring attitude toward patients.
Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient advocate during exams and treatment.
Record medical history and confirm the purpose of the visit.
Ensure proper documentation is obtained before preparing patients for treatment.
Prepare patients for examination.
Help providers examine and treat patients.
Perform blood draws, injections, and wound care, and assist during procedures.
Follow HIPAA requirements and safe OSHA practices.
Maintain accurate electronic charts in the EHR.
Provide patient education.
Return patient phone calls.
Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Collect, document, and deliver lab specimens.