Medical Assistant - Dermatology

Are you a self-starter with a positive attitude, and a desire to go above and beyond? You may have the qualities needed to be part of our amazing Innova team!

Innova Dermatology was established in 2019 with the goal of providing the highest quality dermatological care to the Sumner County area. Our goal is to attract and keep the best employees— individuals who love what they do, work hard, and give their best to our patients every day.

We are looking to add to our dynamic team of medical assistants to support our clinical operation and create a phenomenal experience for our patients. As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality, and in a timely manner.

We are a small family-run clinic with a great local reputation and significant opportunities for growth. If you are interested in being part of this exciting growth, have a willingness to work hard and learn, we would love to have you on our team.

Job Description:
We are seeking a friendly, compassionate, and organized Medical Assistant to join our busy dermatology office. In this role, you will room patients at our medical office, acquire the Chief Concern and History of Present Illness/Concern, then present the patient to the physician. You will then go into the room with the doctor and chart the physical exam on an iPad using our EZDerm software. You will enter in prescription medications as needed and send them to the patient's pharmacy via "ePrescribing" them on the iPad.

We perform many biopsies, excisions, surgeries, cosmetic procedures, and vein procedures in our office. You will assist in numbing patients, discussing pre-op and post-op care, and serving as first assistant during the surgical procedures.

Finally, you will instruct the patient to go to the front desk Checkout to schedule a return visit, if needed, at the time specified by the doctor. Any co-pays or deductible or "Out of Pocket" costs due at that time per the patient's insurance agreement will be due at checkout.

You may be responsible for some receptionist duties (answering phones), corresponding with patients, maintaining the organization of our office, and ensuring that our environment is welcoming, calm, and comforting for our patients and their families.

Skills:

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Social perceptiveness and service-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in patient management software
• Degree in medical assisting

General Responsibilities:

• Greet patients, vendors, pharmaceutical representatives, and other visitors to our medical office
• Answer patient questions and provide assistance and directions when necessary
• Utilize our medical office software to understand, review and modify the schedule as needed
• Update necessary electronic medical records as needed
• Distribute forms and paperwork to patients and then check them over to ensure that required fields are completed appropriately
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient records
• Participate in managing inventory of necessary office supplies and coordinate reordering
• Ensure that the waiting room environment remains neat, calm, and welcoming
• Uphold the positive reputation of our medical office by always treating visitors in a friendly, welcoming, and compassionate manner

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Medical Office Experience highly recommended
• 1+ years of experience working as a receptionist or in a relevant role
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, busy work environment
• Friendly and compassionate disposition
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Dedication to maintaining the confidentiality of all patient records
• Apply with resume and salary requirements for consideration.

Innova Dermatology PC complies with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring or employment practices on the basis of citizenship, race, color, religion, gender, age, national and ethnic origin, disability, or veteran status.
No question or item on this application for employment is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. Information obtained through this application will be used solely to determine eligibility for the requested job opening.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person