Medical Assistant (Albemarle)

DERMCARE MANAGEMENT LLC • Rio, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The medical assistant provides support for the providers by scribing, setting up procedures, and rooming patients. They are a critical component of the office and are needed to create a productive, thorough, and friendly environment for both the patients and the providers. They work hands-on with patients while also providing behind the scenes support, taking phone messages, getting insurance coverage, and providing prescription support.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• At least one year of experience working in a position requiring direct relations with people and customer service
• Ability to draw blood within 3 months of hire date
• Ability to remove sutures within 2 months of hire date
• Ability to assist with surgeries/witness blood and tissue without feeling faint or having to excuse yourself
• High level of accuracy and organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy, upbeat medical setting
• Proficient in using technology (e.g., accessing patient information, submitting electronic prescriptions, and completing on-line lab requisitions)
• Strong keyboarding skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Honest and trustworthy
• Strong team-oriented focus and positive attitude
• Self-starter and fast learner
• Dependable and punctual
• CMS Compliance Certification – completed annually
• OSHA and Infectious Disease Control Training – completed annually
• Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination record or equivalent titer - on file
• Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours at a time
• Ability to safely lift 25lbs

Responsibilities

• Scribe for providers during examinations and surgical appointments
• Assist provider and patient in examination and surgical settings
• Utilize electronic medical record software to document office notes
• Listen to and document phone messages from patients
• Process prescriptions and prior authorizations
• Prepare and process lab specimens
• Work with various lab equipment and complete lab tasks
• Stock, set up, clean, and sterilize exam rooms
• Provide excellent, polite, and efficient patient care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED