Optima Dermatology
Healthcare
MedicalAssistant
“Medical Assistant at Optima Dermatology. Skills: Patient care, Medical procedures, Documentation, Specimen handling. Prepare exam rooms for patient use. Clean exam rooms between patients”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
One year of previous experience in dermatology medical office required, Licensed medical assistant or further nursing degree, Demonstrated ability in taking patient vitals, Demonstrated ability in injection/immunization procedures, Demonstrated ability in charting and documentation, Demonstrated ability in exam room preparation, Demonstrated ability in infectious waste handling, Demonstrated ability in sterile techniques, Demonstrated ability in routine lab procedures and collection, Demonstrated ability in handling patient confidentiality, Ability to work with peers in a team situation, Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Nice to Have
Experience utilizing Modernizing Medicine / EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR) highly preferred
What You'll Do.
Prepare exam rooms for patient use
Clean exam rooms between patients
Ensure exam rooms are stocked with supplies
Prepare procedure trays
Escort patients to exam room
Interview patients to assess needs
Record reason for visit
Record current medications
Instruct patients how to prepare for examination
Complete routine forms
Assist physicians with patient procedures
Assist providers with patient procedures
Prepare specimens for outside lab analysis
Package specimens appropriately
Complete requisition forms
Contact testing facilities
Submit lab results to physician
Schedule diagnostic tests
Schedule off-site diagnostic tests
Provide patients with preparation instructions
Make appointments for diagnostic tests
Phone patients for appointments
Phone testing sites for appointments
Record procedures ordered
Track diagnostic test results
Facilitate referrals to other physicians
Phone physician offices for referrals
Make appointments for referrals
Forward requested test results
Contact hospital for lab results
Contact outside sources for lab results
Contact hospital for x-ray results
Contact outside sources for x-ray results
Phone pharmacies to authorize
Contact nursing homes regarding patients
Contact patients to relay test results
Return patient phone calls
Record physician's recommendations
Pre-certify medications
Pre-certify referrals
Contact insurance professionals
Provide insurance professionals with information
Record pre-certification number in chart
Take manual inventory of drugs
Check drug expiration dates
Order drug replenishments
Order back office supplies
Straighten reception area daily
Perform duties respectful of confidentiality
Perform duties respectful of safety of patients
Perform duties respectful of safety of employees
Perform duties respectful of safety of physicians
Communicate with physician on vital issues
Communicate with office manager on vital issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with peers; Collaborate with physicians; Collaborate with providers; Collaborate with office manager
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
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