Medical Assistant - Glenview-IL (IL0101), IL

Dermatologists Of Central States - Glenview, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Glenview, IL

101-250 employees

About the position

The Medical Assistant at Dermatologists of Central States (DOCS) plays a crucial role in providing clinical and procedural patient care under the supervision of the Practice Manager and Physicians. This position is integral to the healthcare team, assisting in various aspects of patient care management to ensure a high standard of service and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of visit.
• Enter medical history and visit information into EHR.
• Escort patients to exam rooms.
• Ask pertinent medical questions and perform data entry into EHR.
• Prepare patients for exams by providing drapes and other materials.
• Take photographs as required.
• Assist physicians during medical examinations and procedures.
• Schedule medical procedures for patients.
• Instruct patients on the proper usage of medications.
• Phone in prescriptions to various pharmacies.
• Change wound dressings, remove sutures, and perform in-office phlebotomy.
• Collect, log, and package lab specimens for transport.
• Sterilize medical instruments as needed.
• Maintain inventory of supplies by placing orders and verifying receipt.
• Complete phone triage for patient inquiries.
• Notify patients of pathology and lab results.
• Scribe office visits for accurate documentation.
• Administer IM, SQ, and topical medications as ordered.
• Perform and document nurse visit appointments including suture removals, UVB, Excimer, Patch Testing, and Biologic injections.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following established standards and procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Prior experience in a medical office setting.
• Ability to learn related center tasks and assist management and physicians.
• Self-motivated to achieve high patient care and customer service standards.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding (preferred).
• Familiarity with the ModMed EMA EMR (preferred).
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA law.
• Team player.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Familiarity with the ModMed EMA EMR