Medical Assistant - Lake Forest-IL (IL0105), IL

Dermatologists Of Central States - Lake Forest, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Lake Forest, IL

101-250 employees

About the position

The Medical Assistant at Dermatologists of Central States (DOCS) plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care within a dynamic dermatology practice. This position is designed for a multi-skilled professional who will work under the supervision of the Practice Manager and/or center Physicians/Providers. The Medical Assistant is an integral part of the healthcare team, assisting in various aspects of patient care management, ensuring that patients receive the best possible service in a friendly and caring environment. In this role, the Medical Assistant will be responsible for verifying patient information through interviews, recording medical histories, and confirming the purpose of visits. They will enter this information into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, escort patients to exam rooms, and prepare them for examinations by providing necessary materials. The Medical Assistant will also assist physicians during medical examinations and procedures, schedule medical procedures, and instruct patients on the proper usage of medications. Additional responsibilities include taking photographs, changing wound dressings, performing in-office phlebotomy, collecting and packaging lab specimens, sterilizing medical instruments, and maintaining inventory of medical supplies. The Medical Assistant will also handle phone triage, notify patients of pathology and lab results, scribe office visits, and administer medications as ordered. Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to established standards and procedures is also a key aspect of this role.

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 room
• Ask pertinent medical questions and enter data into EHR
• Prepare patients for exams by providing drapes and other materials
• Take photographs as required
• Assist physician during medical examinations and procedures
• Schedule medical procedures
• Instruct patients on 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
• Maintain inventory of supplies by placing orders and verifying receipt
• Complete phone triage
• Notify patients of pathology and lab results
• Scribe office visits
• 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 standards and procedures

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent certificate
• Prior experience in a medical office
• 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