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NORTH CAROLINA DERMATOLOGY ASSOC Medical Assistant (MA) in RALEIGH, North Carolina
A busy Dermatology practice is seeking a full time professional, motivated, detail oriented medical assistant to join our team. We are looking for a pleasant, positive person who loves working with people and is looking for a long term position. You must share our dedication to providing excellent customer service for our patients. This position is Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist medical providers with patient examinations or procedures including minor in office surgery.
- Performs routine test as ordered by medical professionals.
- Records patient and testing information in EHR
- Obtain chief complaint, allergies, past medical history, medication list and history of present illness and record into patient's medical record.
- Medical scribing is a huge job responsibility.
- Must be able to multi task and type.
- Answers and returns phone calls in a timely manner and properly documents calls in the patient's medical record. Manage triage line and ability to provide basic triage and advice.
- Educates/ instructs patients as instructed by provider.
- Calls local pharmacies for prescriptions as ordered by the provider and properly documents in patients medical record.
- Obtain prior authorizations for prescriptions and procedures
- Clean and stock exams rooms
- Sterilize instruments and equipment
- Other duties or tasks may be assigned
Education and Experience:
- CMA or RMA certified preferred
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a medical office setting
- Dermatology or plastic surgery experience a plus
- EHR experience
- The ability to learn in a fast paced environment
- Spanish speaking a plus