Medical Assistant

Optima Dermatology•Greenwood, IN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dermatology Center of Indiana is seeking an experienced full-time Medical Assistant / LPN to join its dermatology and medical aesthetics group in Greenwood, Indiana. The role supports physicians and other providers in delivering patient care and maintaining efficient clinical operations. The position is based at 701 E County Line Rd, Suite 302, Greenwood, IN 46143. The Medical Assistant prepares and disinfects exam rooms, stocks supplies, prepares procedure trays, escorts and interviews patients, takes vital signs as needed, records visit information, and helps patients prepare for examinations. The role also assists with procedures, handles specimens and lab coordination, schedules diagnostic tests and referrals, tracks results, communicates with patients and external providers, supports medication and referral pre-certifications, manages inventory and back-office supplies, and maintains patient confidentiality and safety. The Dermatology Center of Indiana is a partner of Optima Dermatology. Its mission is to revolutionize skin care by partnering with leading dermatologists and providing practice support that helps physicians and providers focus on patient care.

Requirements

Licensed medical assistant or further nursing degree.
At least one year of previous experience in a dermatology medical office; candidates without this experience will not be considered.
Demonstrated ability in taking patient vital signs, injection and immunization procedures, charting and documentation, exam room preparation, infectious waste handling, sterile techniques, and routine lab 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 situation.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the ages of patients served.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare exam rooms for patients by cleaning and stocking them with appropriate supplies.
Prepare procedure trays as needed.
Escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs as needed, interview patients, record reasons for visits and current medications, and take temperatures when necessary.
Instruct patients on how to prepare for physician examinations 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, 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 record ordered procedures and track results.
Facilitate referrals by contacting other physicians' offices, arranging appointments, and forwarding requested test results.
Contact hospitals and 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 by contacting insurance professionals, supplying requested information, and recording pre-certification numbers in charts.
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 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 practice.