Medical Assistant- Dermatology

Horizon Health•Paris, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Dermatology service. The Medical Assistant supports staff and providers with patient care and clinical workflow, using both administrative and clinical skills. The role involves communicating with and assisting patients and families, maintaining timely patient flow, and helping providers deliver optimal care to patients of all ages. The Medical Assistant is expected to perform assigned duties proficiently and contribute to a safe, welcoming, and effective care environment. The position is based in Horizon Health’s outpatient clinic setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role may require variable hours and floating to another clinic location to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Ability to work variable hours and/or float to another clinic location to meet organizational needs.
Ability to perform complex and varied tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment with interruptions and stress, while remaining organized and timely.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical skills for the position.

Responsibilities

Support staff and providers with patient care and workflow as part of the healthcare team.
Use computer concepts and skills to support office procedures and keep skills current with job requirements.
Conduct patient visit intake, capturing historical and current wellness information, including screenings.
Queue orders and tests for authorized sign-off.
Prioritize incoming communications and results to support clinical workflows.
Assist with obtaining prior authorizations from insurance companies.
Accurately document information in the electronic health record and complete forms and requisitions as needed.
Obtain specimens and follow appropriate specimen-handling guidelines.
Follow infection control procedures.
Provide friendly, caring customer service to patients and families and maintain good rapport with coworkers and medical providers.
Help create a pleasant work environment and contribute positively to the patient’s medical team.
Complete and properly document point-of-care testing when performed in the department.
Inspect the physical environment and help ensure patient safety.
Inventory supplies and communicate supply needs.
Communicate with interdisciplinary services about patient needs, following behavioral standards.
Actively listen to and prioritize patient requests.
Perform other activities in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives as required.