Mountain Pine Dermatology Hiring for Medical Assistant Job at Mountain Home, ID Full Time

Medical Assistant – Dermatology
Are you a Medical Assistant looking to work for a Patient-Focused Medical Practice? If so, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Experienced medical assistant needed at our growing dermatology clinic. We have 5 locations with our main location in Meridian, ID. Occasional travel to other clinics is REQUIRED. This will be a part-time or full-time position.

Applicant must be a team player, have a positive attitude, be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Medical Assistant experience required. Dermatology experience preferred. Must be flexible and willing to travel to various locations if needed. Must have electronic medical records experience (EMA/Modernizing Medicine experience a plus).

Please forward your detailed resume including salary history and salary requirements.

Responsibilities:

All medically related work is under the direct supervision of the physician or other independently-licensed Medical Provider.

• Performs nursing procedures under supervision of physician

• Takes patient histories and vital signs

• Assists physician and scribe in exam rooms and the surgical suite

• Calls patients to remind them of appointments in surgical suite

• Escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs

• Gives instructions to patients as instructed by the physician

• Ensures all related reports, labs and information is electronically uploaded into patients’ medical records prior to their appointment

• Keeps exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required Maintains inventory for the lab and exam rooms

• Notifies manager of supply needs for lab, exam rooms, and cosmetic procedures

• Takes telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls that are medically related

• Triage and processes messages from patients and front office staff to physician

• Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)

• Provides assistance, if necessary, to the front desk

• Requires travel with physician to out of area office

• Report statistics as required
• Completes Medication Prior Authorizations

• Obtain external medical reports as required by medical professionals

• Respond and comply to requests for information

• Complete other clerical duties as assigned

• Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality

Knowledge:

• Medical assistants must have knowledge of:

• Medical terminology

• Spanish a plus

• Grammar, spelling, and punctuation

• Knowledge of EHRs

Skills:

• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette

• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow

• Ability to multi-task

• Willingness to learn medical skills specific to dermatology

• Information collection and management

• Planning and organizing

• Attention to detail

• Customer service skills

• Adaptability

• Confidentiality

Education :

• High School diploma

• Medical assistant certification preferred

• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and diagnosis

• Knowledge of computer and relevant software applications

• Knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures

• Working knowledge of healthcare insurance preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 – $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Dermatology

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are currently required to wear masks when interacting with Patients.

Application Question(s):

• Do you prefer Part or Full-Time?

Experience:

• Medical Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Electronic Medical Records: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certification as a Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location