Medical Assistant or LPN Scribe - Dermatology Clinic

You will be helping patients live well by: Assisting physician/clinician in documenting details of the patient visit via the electronic medical record; Preparing and rooming the patient for exam; Performing laboratory procedures; Assisting with procedures and surgeries; Administering routine medications; Providing basic patient instructions; Communicating with physicians and other members of the health care team; Preparing and assembling medical record documentation; Entering the patient room to capture and transcribe medical record documentation; Preparing orders; Completing medical records for each encounter.

Responsibilities

Assisting physician/clinician in documenting details of the patient visit via the electronic medical record; Performing other related clerical duties to increase physician/clinician effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity; Preparing and rooming the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information; Performing laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines; Assisting the physician/advance practice provider with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy; Administering routine medications under physician/APP orders; Providing basic patient instructions on the performance of routine tasks or skills; Communicating with physicians and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow; Preparing and assembling medical record documentation/chart for physician prior to patient visit; Entering the patient room with the physician/clinician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation in real time; Preparing orders including follow-up testing, lab orders, medication orders, consults and/or referrals; Completing medical records for each encounter ensuring accurate and timely documentation

Requirements

MA or LPN required; LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices; LPN: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing; MA: Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required; Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems; Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with a variety of patients, family, staff and physicians; Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills; Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program