Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist or Licensed Practical Nurse

*Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist or Licensed Practical Nurse – DERMATOLOGY* * Location: Appleton, WI, Green Bay, WI, or Iron Mountain, MI * Work Type: Full-Time * Shift: Day * Weekends/Holidays: Never *Full job description:* Come join our fast-growing medical practice team at THE NEW DERMATOLOGY GROUP! Our ideal candidate is a team player who is passionate about patient care and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
As a member of our highly dedicated team, you will acquire the unique set of surgical and clinical skills needed to provide measurably superior, compassionate dermatology care to patients of all ages.
*Job Responsibilities:* The purpose of this role is to support our providers and patients by providing information, services, and assistance to the best of your ability while adhering to all policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
*Job Duties:* * Prepares patients for examination by rooming the patient and verifying patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit and capturing all Meaningful Use measures in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and PQRS.
* Monitor patient flow by directing providers to the next patient; overseeing the providers schedule to maintain “on-time” status; check reception area to ensure all patients are accounted for.
* Perform scribing tasks as directed by provider; prepare prescriptions indicated during the exam for provider’s and ensure they are sent to the applicable pharmacy on file.
* Manage patient phone calls within your scope of practice and forward messages as needed to providers.
* Contribute to a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following all policies and procedures in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
* Ensure all supplies, exam rooms, and treatment rooms are properly sanitized and always stocked.
* Assist with all surgical procedures; prepare consent forms for signature, organize instruments and/or supplies, clean, dry, sterilize/autoclave instruments.
* Prepare liquid nitrogen containers for use at the beginning of each work period.
* Prepare specimens for transport to pathology lab; keep biopsy book current; follow-up with final diagnosis and other data as directed.
* Oversee refills of patient medications; call patients with instructions from provider as directed.
* Copy, scan, and file all pertinent patient information.
* Promote and instruct in the use of the patient web portal.
* Maintain responsibility for compliance with blood borne pathogen regulations; assistance with the clinic policy and procedures; maintenance of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all supplies and medications.
* Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; calling for repairs.
* Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
* Serve and protect our dermatology practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements including all aspects of HIPAA regulations.
* Enhance the practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
* Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and keeping patient information confidential.
* Other duties and tasks will be assigned as needed based on business need.
* Site-to-site travel will be required based on business needs.
Out-of-state travel is not required but would qualify for travel and mileage reimbursement as per company policy.
*Skills and Qualifications:* The expectation is that a well-qualified candidate will possess many of these skills upon hire, but we are willing to train candidates who bring skills in other areas to our team as well.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
* Someone who is friendly, confident, hard-working, and professional.
* A team player who is willing to be flexible and help whenever and wherever necessary.
* Someone who can work well in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
* Detail orientated team member capable of effectively prioritizing tasks to effectively manage clinic workflow.
* Ability to capture all necessary information for the purposes of the patient visit and enter the information into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
* Accurately transcribe information into patient chart (EHR) during visit with the provider.
* Accurately send prescriptions to the pharmacy at the direction of the provider in a timely manner.
* Prepare procedure supplies, trays, and injectables.
* Anesthetize patients for biopsies and procedures (i.
e.
inject local anesthetic).
* Assist provider(s) with excisions and Mohs micrographic surgery.
* The expectation will be that you will demonstrate sterile technique and hand the provider(s) instruments and supplies during the procedure.
* Supply management * Excellent verbal and written communication skills *Education / Experience:* * Dermatology experience is preferred but NOT required, we are willing to train perfect candidates! * Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program, proof of graduation.
-OR- * Current proof of Certified Medical Assistant certification with proof of ability to work in the State of Wisconsin.
-OR- * Current Licensed Practical Nurse license with proof of ability to work in the State of Wisconsin.
-OR- * Graduate from a recognized surgical technology or successful completion of military training in surgical technology.
*Details:* * Salary range: $20.
00 - $25.
00, based on education and experience.
* Shift: Days, Monday–Friday * Hours: 32-36 hours weekly * Location: On-site, in person.
Our company does not have remote positions.
*Benefits available (dependent on hours worked per week):* * Flexible Work Schedule * No holidays or weekends! * Paid Time Off * Medical insurance * Dental insurance * Paid Sick Time * Vision insurance * Life insurance * Short-Term Disability insurance * Critical Illness * Accident insurance * Employee Assistance Program * Edvest Program * 401k * SEP IRA * Flexible Spending Account – Dependent Care Expenses * Travel Reimbursement Program * Referral Program Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.
00 - $25.
00 per hour Expected hours: 32 – 36 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * AD&D insurance * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid time off * Paid training * Parental leave * Referral program * Retirement plan * Travel reimbursement * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Dermatology Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Clinic * In-person * Outpatient Ability to Relocate: * Iron Mountain, MI 49801: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person