Medical Assistant/Scribe

Overview:
Medical Assistant / Scribe is responsible for providing assistance to primary care and wound care providers, including updating all components of the patient's medical history, documenting reason for visit and history of present illness. Assists the provider with procedures including, but not limited to, biopsies and treatments for various skin conditions.

Schedule: Full Time / Monday - Friday

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Medical Scribe:

• Perform provider documentation of patient information as dictated by the patient.
• Demonstrated skill in documenting and maintaining patient care records in a complete, thorough, and timely manner.
• Follows established medical record requirements.
• Completes all documentation real-time and within the same date of service.
• Performs clerical duties, such as: patient call backs, assisting with necessary forms, sending billing information to the team, email correspondence, etc.

Patient Care:

• Primary patient care responsibilities - As directed by Administration:
• Perform clinical intake of patients to include taking and recording vital signs
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, exam preparation, etc.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and for providing a positive, supportive environment for patients and other staff.
• Assist the provider with calling patients.
• Proper, concise and complete EMR documentation and paper based documentation for all clinical assessments and procedures.
• Comply with and follow policies and procedures.
• Updates all patient medical/surgical/family history, medications and allergies
• Preps and assists numerous wound procedures
• Preps and assists with excisions or other surgical procedures as needed.
• Demonstrates strict sterile techniques.
• Numbs treatment areas as directed.
• Removes sutures as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years clinical experience required.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacology.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations including OSHA and HIPAA requirements, and Patient Privacy Rule.
• Strong knowledge of computerized information systems (EMR) used in business and clinical management settings.
• Demonstrate the skills and ability necessary to document patient care as dictated by the Provider.
• Strong commitment to Customer Service and Excellence in healthcare.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Primary care experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 2 years of medical assistant experience in a clinic setting, preferably in primary care.

Certifications & Licenses: NA

Technology Applications: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: On the road