Medical Assistant

Optima Dermatology•Bloomington, IN

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Optima Dermatology is recruiting an experienced, full-time Medical Assistant to support its dermatology and medical aesthetics practice in Bloomington, Indiana. The position is based at 1010 W 2nd St, Bloomington, IN 47403, with a projected schedule of Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Medical Assistant supports physicians and other providers with patient care, procedures, clinical documentation, referrals, diagnostic testing, and day-to-day practice operations while maintaining patient confidentiality and safety. The role includes preparing and disinfecting exam rooms, taking patient histories and vital signs, assisting with procedures, handling specimens and laboratory coordination, scheduling tests and referrals, communicating results and provider recommendations, obtaining medication and referral pre-certifications, and monitoring clinical and office supplies. The position requires at least one year of prior Medical Assistant experience and a licensed Medical Assistant credential or further nursing degree. Experience with Modernizing Medicine / EMA EMR is highly preferred. Optima Dermatology describes its culture as collaborative, hardworking, and mission-driven, with a focus on improving patients’ lives and establishing a new standard in dermatology. Compensation is described as competitive. Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to take patient vital signs and perform injection and immunization procedures.
Demonstrated ability in charting and documentation, exam-room preparation, infectious-waste handling, sterile techniques, and routine laboratory procedures and collection.
Oral communication skills to develop patient rapport and discuss orders with patients, patients’ families, and pharmacies.
Written communication skills necessary for charting and documentation.
Demonstrated ability to handle 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.
At least one year of previous Medical Assistant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Modernizing Medicine / EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare exam rooms for patient use by cleaning and stocking them, and prepare procedure trays as needed.
Escort patients to exam rooms; assess their needs; record the reason for the visit and current medications; take vital signs or temperature as needed; and explain how to prepare for the physician’s examination.
Complete routine patient forms as appropriate.
Assist physicians and other providers with procedures, including suture removal, wart and mole removal, and minor surgeries.
Package specimens for outside laboratory analysis, 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.
Arrange referrals to other physicians and forward requested test results and other information.
Contact hospitals and outside sources regarding laboratory results, X-ray results, and emergency department reports; contact pharmacies to authorize prescriptions; and contact nursing homes regarding patient orders.
Relay test-result information and physician care recommendations to patients and return patient calls.
Obtain medication and referral pre-certifications from insurance professionals, record pre-certification numbers in charts, and track referrals.
Manually inventory drugs, check expiration dates, and order replenishments and back-office supplies as needed.
Disinfect exam rooms and the laboratory and straighten the reception area daily.
Perform duties in a manner that respects the confidentiality and safety of patients, employees, and physicians.
Communicate with the physician and office manager about issues relevant to improving and supporting the practice.