Offer summary

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent is required., At least one year of experience in a customer service role involving direct interaction with people., Ability to draw blood and remove sutures within specified timeframes., Proficiency in using electronic medical record software and other technology..

Key responsibilities:

Scribing during patient examinations and surgical procedures.

Assisting providers and patients in clinical settings.

Documenting office notes and managing phone messages.

Processing prescriptions, lab specimens, and preparing exam rooms.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Albemarle Dermatology - Charlottesville, VA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Description

Reports To: The medical assistant will report to the Practice Administrator.

Job Overview: The medical assistant provides support for the providers by scribing, setting up procedures, and rooming patients. They are a critical component of the office and are needed to create a productive, thorough, and friendly environment for both the patients and the providers. They work hands-on with patients while also providing behind the scenes support, taking phone messages, getting insurance coverage, and providing prescription support.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Scribe for providers during examinations and surgical appointments
Assist provider and patient in examination and surgical settings
Utilize electronic medical record software to document office notes
Listen to and document phone messages from patients
Process prescriptions and prior authorizations
Prepare and process lab specimens
Work with various lab equipment and complete lab tasks
Stock, set up, clean, and sterilize exam rooms
Provide excellent, polite, and efficient patient care

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education level.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
Experience
- At least one year of experience working in a position requiring direct relations with people and customer service
Specific skills
- Ability to draw blood within 3 months of hire date
- Ability to remove sutures within 2 months of hire date
- Ability to assist with surgeries/witness blood and tissue without feeling faint or having to excuse yourself
- High level of accuracy and organization
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy, upbeat medical setting
- Proficient in using technology (e.g., accessing patient information, submitting electronic prescriptions, and completing on-line lab requisitions)
- Strong keyboarding skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Personal characteristics.
- Honest and trustworthy
- Strong team-oriented focus and positive attitude
- Self-starter and fast learner
- Dependable and punctual
Required certifications/training/documentation
- CMS Compliance Certification – completed annually
- OSHA and Infectious Disease Control Training – completed annually
- Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination record or equivalent titer - on file
Physical abilities
- Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours at a time
- Ability to safely lift 25lbs