Medical Assistant / Scribe

A busy and friendly dermatology practice is looking for an enthusiastic Medical Assistant / Scribe

Classification :   Hourly

Pay Rate :    From $ 21.00 based on experience and proficiency

Department :    General Dermatology Aurora / Centennial

Reports to :   Aurora and Centennial Clinical Managers

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 for patients with referring physicians as well as indicating when 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.
• Scribe duties include documenting all aspects of the patient’s visit as directed by the doctor.
• Maintaining a clean work environment.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements / Skills :

Competency :

Supervisory Responsibility :

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 : 00 p.m.; Saturday 7 : 45 a.m. – 12 : 30 p.m.

Travel :

To other office locations as required

Benefits :

Full-time employees are offered Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.