Medical Assistant/Scribe

**A busy and friendly dermatology practice is looking for an enthusiastic and dependable Medical Assistant / Scribe.** **Classification**: Hourly **Pay Range:** $22 - $24 based on experience and proficiency **Department:** Evergreen Back Office **Reports to:**Evergreen Office Manager **Medical Assistant/Scribe Essential Job Duties:** - Prepare for clinic day (exam rooms, iPads, laptops, LN2). Close down rooms at end of day. - Create visit note, ascertain chief complaint(s), review of systems, and personal history/family history/medications/allergies with patient and input any changes. - Enter MIPS data: smoking/pneumonia vaccine/advance care plan/flu vaccine/melanoma patients. - Review and enter PHS forms for all patients. - Perform various tests, set up and assist with biopsies/surgeries, draw up medications, and perform injections. - Document in proper log books for biopsies and all testing done, and maintain accuracy. - Perform wound checks/suture removals and create notes for documentation. - Complete iPledge paperwork and register or confirm patients in iPledge. - Scan and attach all pertinent documentation provided by the doctors. - Communicate continuation of care with patient as directed by doctors. - Complete letter log with patient’s referring physician’s information, as well as indicating if a biopsy has been performed. - Maintain necessary supplies for clinic. - Clean, sterilize instruments, and wash and fold laundry. - Restock and clean exam rooms and lab station as needed. - Schedule patient appointments as necessary. - Maintaining a clean work environment. - Scribe duties include documenting all aspects of the patient’s visit as directed by the doctor. **Pathology/Triage Duties:** - Communicate with patient regarding biopsy results and treatment. - Schedule appropriate procedure with provider and/or surgeons. - Checking and responding to patients calls and intramails. - Print faxed documents and distribute accordingly. - Processing prior authorizations for medications and procedures. - Processing refill requests in the EMR system. - Maintain path logs and ensuring patient compliance with treatment and follow-up. Send follow-up letters for delayed treatment or cancelled surgeries. - Complete enrollment forms and prior authorizations for biologic medications, and monitor medication deliveries as needed. - Frequently communicating with doctors regarding patients’ medical care. **Front Office Duties**: Answering phone calls, checking in patients, checking out patients, verifying insurance and referrals, copying, scanning, and other duties as assigned. **Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements/Skills:** - High School Diploma or GED required. - Medical Assistant Diploma or Certified Nursing Assistant diploma preferred. - At least one year of patient care experience in a medical setting preferred. - Bachelor’s of science or biology will be considered. - Must be proficient with verbal and written communication. - Must be reliable and able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. - Excellent multi-tasking skills and flexibility. - Experience with EMR (electronic medical records) preferred. **Competency:** - EMR, iPad, computer knowledge preferred. - Proficient with written and verbal communication. - Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. - Compliant with HIPAA and OSHA. **Work Environment:** This job operates in a professional medical environment. This role routinely uses standard office and medical equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, ultrasonic, and autoclave. **Physical Demands:** This is an active role. This job requires walking or standing for long periods of time. Some bending and lifting may be necessary. **Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:** This is a full-time 32-40 hour/week position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.; Saturday 7:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. **Travel:** To other office locations as required **B…