About This Role
This role is for a dedicated and compassionate scribe or medical assistant to join an outpatient dermatology clinic. You will scribe during medical visits and provide clinical and administrative support to the practice's physicians. The position suits efficient, conscientious, hard workers who enjoy interacting with patients, assisting with small procedures, and ensuring a smooth workflow.
Responsibilities
- Scribe for physicians in room during clinical visits using EMR
- Send medications electronically to pharmacy
- Assist physicians during examinations and minor procedures by setting up instruments, documenting medical history, and preparing patients for procedures
- Prepare examination rooms with stocking and ensuring cleanliness
- Change bandages and remove sutures
- Administer injections and medications as directed by the physician
- Educate patients on treatment plans, medication instructions, and follow-up care
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Perform rooming responsibilities
- Schedule patient appointments and manage appointment calendar
- Answer phone calls, manage patient inquiries, and relay messages to providers
- File/scan paperwork and reports into patient chart (EMR)
- Verify insurance benefits and collect payments as needed
- Update electronic medical record with accurate patient information
- Prepare and maintain patient charts, including medical history updates
- Maintain and update skin cancer log and patient labs and alert patients of noncompliance with treatment plan
- Process prescription refills according to patient orders
- Coordinate with billing and insurance companies regarding billing and claims submissions, as necessary
- Coordinate with pharmacies for prior authorizations, as necessary
- Perform other duties as directed by practice physicians or office manager
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong proficiency in computer applications, including EMR systems
- Hard working, efficient, collaborative, detail oriented, accurate
- Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize tasks
- Understanding of basic medical terminology or willingness to learn
Nice to have:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification, or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe as dictated by practice
Benefits
- 401K
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)