Medical Assistant/Scribe - Centennial/Castle Rock

A busy and friendly dermatology practice is looking for an enthusiastic and dependable Medical Assistant / Scribe

Classification : Hourly

Pay Rate: From $ 21.00 based on experience and proficiency

Department: General Dermatology Aurora / Centennial


Reports to: Aurora and Centennial Clinical Managers

Medical Assistant/Scribe Essential Job Duties:

• Prepare for clinic day (exam rooms, iPads, laptops, LN2). Close down rooms at end of day.
• Create visit note, ascertain chief complaint(s), review of systems, and personal history/family history/medications/allergies with patient and input any changes.
• Enter MIPS data: smoking/pneumonia vaccine/advance care plan/flu vaccine/melanoma patients.
• Review and enter PHS forms for all patients.
• Perform various tests, set up and assist with biopsies/surgeries, draw up medications, and perform injections.
• Document in proper log books for biopsies and all testing done, and maintain accuracy.
• Perform wound checks/suture removals and create notes for documentation.
• Complete iPledge paperwork and register or confirm patients in iPledge Scan and attach all pertinent documentation provided by the doctors.
• Communicate continuation of care with patient as directed by doctors.
• Complete letter log for patients with referring physicians as well as indicating when a biopsy has been performed.
• Maintain necessary supplies for clinic.
• Clean, sterilize instruments, and wash and fold laundry.
• Restock and clean exam rooms and lab station as needed.
• Schedule patient appointments as necessary.
• Scribe duties include documenting all aspects of the patient's visit as directed by the doctor.
• Maintaining a clean work environment.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements/Skills:

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

Competency:

• EMR, iPad, computer knowledge preferred.
• Must be reliable and a self-starter.
• Proficient with written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• 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 an active role. 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, 7:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:45 a.m. - 12:30 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.