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Optima Dermatology · 3 hours ago

Medical Assistant

Plainfield, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The Dermatology Center of Indiana is a multi-site dermatology group seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join their growing team. The role involves preparing exam rooms, assisting physicians with procedures, managing patient records, and facilitating referrals and diagnostic tests.

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Responsibilities

Prepares exam rooms for patient use by cleaning the rooms between patients and ensuring that each room is stocked with the appropriate supplies

Prepares procedure trays as necessary

Escorts patient to exam room and checks vital signs as needed

Interviews patient to assess needs

Records reason for visit, current medications and takes temperature if necessary

Instructs patient how to prepare for physician's examination

Completes routine forms as appropriate

Assists physicians and other providers with patient procedures such as suture removal, wart and mole removal, minor surgeries, etc

Prepares specimens to be analyzed by an outside lab by packaging specimen appropriately, completing requisition form and contacting testing facility as necessary

Submits lab results to physician before contacting patient and filing patient's chart

Schedules on-site and off‑site diagnostic tests and procedures by providing the patient with appropriate preparation instructions and making the appointment by phoning the patient or testing site

Records procedures ordered and tracks results

Facilitates referrals to other physicians by phoning their offices, making an appointment for the patient, and forwarding requested test results, etc

Contacts Hospital and outside sources regarding lab results, x‑ray results and ER reports; phones pharmacies to authorize prescriptions; contacts nursing homes regarding patient orders; contacts patients to relay test result information; and returns patients phone calls with the physician's recommendations for their care

Pre‑certifies medications and referrals by contacting the appropriate insurance professionals and providing them with the requested information

Records pre‑certification number in chart

Records and tracks all referrals

Takes manual inventory of drugs

Checks expiration dates and orders replenishments as needed

Orders supplies for back office as needed

Disinfects exam rooms and lab and straightens reception area daily

Performs all duties respectful of confidentiality and safety of all patients, employees, and physicians

Communicates with the physician and office manager on any and all issues that are vital to the improvement and continued success of the practice

Qualification

Taking patient vitalsInjection/immunization proceduresChartingDocumentationInfectious waste handlingSterile techniquesRoutine lab proceduresModernizing Medicine / EMA EMRPatient confidentialityAge-appropriate careLicensed medical assistantDermatology experienceOral communicationWritten communicationTeamwork

Required

Demonstrated ability in taking patient vitals, injection/immunization procedures, charting and documentation, exam room preparation, infectious waste handling, sterile techniques and routine lab procedures and collection

Oral communication skills needed to develop patient rapport, discuss orders with patients, patient's family, and pharmacies

Written communication skills necessary for charting and documentation

Demonstrated ability in handling patient confidentiality

Ability to work with peers in a team situation

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Licensed medical assistant or further nursing degree

Minimum of one year of previous experience in dermatology medical office required. Candidates without this experience will not be considered