Medical Assistant (Documentation Assist) - Asbury Dermatology - FT - Day

Medical Transcription Documentation Assistant

This position spends a high percentage of time performing medical transcription duties as a "real time" Documentation Assistant for a specific physician. Time is spent routing and processing documentation and delivering reports to physicians for review in a timely manner. Core responsibility is to capture accurate and detailed documentation of the patient encounter in a real time manner. Member uses acquired, office-based skills to assist physicians and nursing personnel to maintain smooth working order of the offices, continuity of patient care and client satisfaction.

Education Qualifications

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program. Required or
• Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program. Required or
• A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Patient Care Technician certification may be substituted for the educational requirement. Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year Transcription/scribe/MA or PCT experience Preferred
• Experience typing or transcribing conversations. Required
• Experience in a medical setting working with providers. Required
• Experience with medical terminology and procedures. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Conscientious regarding care of equipment, utilization of supplies and personal time. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledgeable of correct set-up and procedures to safely perform ear irrigation, monitor oxygen via mask and nasal cannula, assist with suture care and removal. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledgeable of and follows correct techniques in the ordering, collection, and labeling specimens; in assisting providers in clean or sterile procedures. (Required proficiency)
• Possess the ability to organize and prioritize assigned work duties and have a desire to interact with patients in a professional and empathetic manner. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Patient Care Technician - PCTC - AMCA Or an active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required as a substitute for education qualifications. Required