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Seeking Friendly Medical Assistant for our Dermatology Practice.

Classification: Hourly

Pay Rate: From $20.00 based on experience and proficiency

Department: Centennial General Dermatology

Reports to: Aurora and Centennial Clinical Managers

Triage/Pathology/MA Essential Job Duties: Training will be provided

Primary: Triage and Pathology responsibilities.

• Schedule patient appointments as necessary.
• Inform patients of pathology and lab results and schedule appropriately.
• Answering and returning patient calls regarding triage and pathology results.
• Scanning appropriate documents when necessary.
• Suture removals and wound checks.
• Printing and distributing faxed refill requests, labs, outside chart notes, prior authorizations, etc.
• Processing prior authorizations for medications and procedures.
• Enter MIPS data.
• Sending follow-up letters and/or certified letters for delayed treatment or cancelled procedures.
• Frequently communicating with doctors regarding patients’ medical care.
• Checking and responding to intramail/email.
• Maintaining pathology logs and ensuring patient compliance with treatment.
• Processing refill requests in the EMR system and by fax.

Secondary: MA assisting when needed.

• Complete letter log for patients with referring physicians as well as indicating when a biopsy has been performed.
• Enter MIPS data smoking/pneumonia vaccine/advance care plan/flu vaccine/melanoma patients.
• Perform various tests, set up and assist with biopsies/surgeries, draw up medications, and perform injections.
• Complete iPledge paperwork and register or confirm patients in iPledge.
• Document in proper log books for biopsies and all testing done, and maintain accuracy.
• Create visit note, ascertain chief complaint(s), review of systems, and personal history/family history/medications/allergies with patient and input any changes.
• Scan and attach all pertinent documentation. Communicate with patient as necessary.
• Prepare for clinic day (exam rooms, iPads, laptops, LN2).
• Clean and restock exam rooms and lab station, sterilize instruments, and wash/fold laundry.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements/Skills:

• Bachelors of science or biology will be considered in substitution of experience.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and flexibility.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be reliable and able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience with EMR (electronic medical records) preferred.
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certified Nursing Assistant diploma preferred.
• Must be proficient with verbal and written communication.
• At least one year of patient care experience in a medical setting preferred.

Competency:

• Proficient with written and verbal communication.
• EMR, iPad, computer knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Must be reliable and a self-starter.
• Compliant with HIPAA and OSHA.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional medical environment. This role routinely uses standard office and medical equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, ultrasonic, and autoclave.

Physical Demands:

This is a largely sedentary role. If performing medical assistant duties, this job requires walking or standing for long periods of time. Some bending and lifting may be necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time 32-40 hour/week position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., but hours may vary if performing medical assistant duties. Some Saturdays may be required, 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Travel:

To other office locations as required.

Benefits:

Full-time employees are offered Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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