Medical Assistant

Optima Dermatology•Plainfield, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dermatology Center of Indiana is recruiting an experienced, full-time Medical Assistant for 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 administration, and daily practice operations. Practice hours are Monday through Thursday, with start times between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. and end times between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m.; Friday hours are 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Compensation is described as competitive.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to take patient vital signs; perform injection and immunization procedures; complete charting and documentation; prepare exam rooms; handle infectious waste; use sterile techniques; and perform routine laboratory 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 maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to work with peers in a team setting.
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 by cleaning between patients and stocking supplies; prepare procedure trays as needed.
Escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs as needed, interview patients about their needs, record visit reasons and current medications, and take temperatures when necessary.
Instruct patients on preparing for physician examinations and complete routine forms.
Assist physicians and other providers with procedures, including suture removal, wart and mole removal, and minor surgeries.
Package specimens for outside laboratories, complete requisition forms, and contact testing facilities as needed.
Submit laboratory 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, record ordered procedures, and track results.
Facilitate physician referrals by contacting offices, scheduling appointments, and forwarding requested test results.
Contact hospitals and outside sources about laboratory results, x-ray results, and emergency-room reports; contact pharmacies to authorize prescriptions; contact nursing homes about patient orders; relay test results and physician recommendations to patients; and return patient calls.
Pre-certify medications and referrals with insurance professionals, record pre-certification numbers in charts, and track referrals.
Take manual inventory of drugs, check expiration dates, order replenishments, and order back-office supplies.
Disinfect exam rooms and the laboratory and straighten the reception area daily.
Perform duties in a manner that respects patient, employee, and physician confidentiality and safety.
Communicate with the physician and office manager about issues important to improving and sustaining the practice.