Medical Assistant

Riverchase Dermatology, an AQUA Dermatology portfolio practice, is Florida's largest and most comprehensive full-service skin care provider in the Southeast, offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, vein care, and radiation oncology. Founded in 1998, AQUA Dermatology is the Southeast's premier dermatology practice with over 100 locations throughout Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Our established practices and experienced physicians offer patients the most quality outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. From common rashes to skin cancer treatments, plastic surgery procedures to an array of vein treatments, no case is beyond our experience and expertise .

We are seeking a Vein Medical Assistant to operate as the first point of clinical contact for patients in the office performing a variety of basic clinical functions including preparing surgical trays, assisting with venous procedures, and using software for recording medical records, billing, and insurance records.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Arrives on time and sets up exam/procedure/cosmetic rooms, prepares solutions, prepares sterilized packs, and sets up equipment.
2. Shows patients to exam rooms; obtains and documents on EMR accurate patient history including skin history and general medical history, current medications, and identifies the purpose of patients visit that day
3. Turns over patient rooms by removing sharps, cleaning, and setting up for the next patient.
4. Aids in cleaning/sterilizing instruments, checking expiration dates of supplies and medications; discards trash and biohazard containers/bags
5. Maintains clean, fully stocked, organized, and up-to-date rooms upon arrival and prior to leaving work.
6. Prepares Rx per provider instructions and sends to specified pharmacy; accurately documents EMR results of each patient visit including ICD10 diagnoses, CPT codes/charges, plan/treatments, medications given, pharmacy information, and follow-up visit.
7. Performs triage, prior authorizations, post-op calls, prepping for next-day procedures/appointments
8. Documents conversations appropriately with patients when discussing treatment, orders from the physician/provider, and insurance or finances.
9. Provides patients with post-op instructions, teaching and education on venous insufficiency and corresponding treatment, accurate insurance coverage information
10. Uses appropriate software to record medical records for use in treatment, patient and insurance billing
11. Assist providers during office visits ("scribe") including accurately documented in the medical record, the various anatomic locations and activities as the provider is examining and treating, cosmetic procedures, surgical procedures, (including maintaining a sterile environment, changing bandages, input treatment plan including correct site and CPT's)
12. Accepts additional projects as assigned by department leads.
13. Works in a team environment, maintaining professional relationships with patients, providers, supervisors, and administrators

We offer competitive salaries and benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision available after 30 days of hire
• Short-term disability and life insurance, and many ancillary options.
• 401k available after 90 days of hire
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Discounts on services

Travel: Travel between five Riverchase Dermatology practice locations in Lee and Collier County is required for this position