Medical Assistant

Optima Dermatology•Plainfield, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dermatology Center of Indiana is recruiting an experienced, full-time Medical Assistant to join its Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics group in Plainfield, Indiana. Positions are available in General Dermatology and Mohs. The role supports physicians and other providers with patient care, procedures, clinical documentation, referrals, testing, and back-office operations. Practice hours are Monday through Thursday beginning at 6:00 a.m. and ending between 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Dermatology Center of Indiana partners with dermatologists and provides practice support and back-office resources to help providers focus on patient care. Its mission is to revolutionize skin care and create environments where physicians and providers can excel.

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 specimen 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 necessary 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 previous experience in a dermatology medical office is preferred.
Experience using Modernizing Medicine / EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare exam rooms for patients by cleaning and stocking them, and prepare procedure trays as needed.
Escort patients to exam rooms; take vital signs as needed; interview patients; record visit reasons and current medications; take temperatures when necessary; provide examination-preparation instructions; and complete routine forms.
Assist physicians and other providers with procedures, including suture removal, wart and mole removal, and minor surgeries.
Prepare specimens for outside laboratory analysis, complete requisition forms, contact testing facilities as needed, submit results to physicians before contacting patients, and file results in patient charts.
Schedule on-site and off-site diagnostic tests and procedures, provide patient preparation instructions, record ordered procedures, and track results.
Facilitate referrals by contacting other physicians’ offices, scheduling appointments, and forwarding requested test results and information.
Contact hospitals and outside sources regarding laboratory results, X-ray results, and ER reports; contact pharmacies to authorize prescriptions; contact nursing homes regarding patient orders; relay test-result information to patients; and return patient calls with physician recommendations.
Pre-certify medications and referrals by contacting insurance professionals, providing requested information, recording pre-certification numbers in charts, and recording and tracking 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 with respect for the confidentiality and safety of patients, employees, and physicians.
Communicate with the physician and office manager about matters vital to improving and maintaining the practice.