Medical Coordinator (Full Time)
Schweiger Dermatology Group · Brighton, NY · 2 mo ago
Healthcare$16.5–$21/hrFull-time
Patient and Provider Support
Foster a welcoming and professional environment to enhance patient care and support the provider. Maintain a consistent and professional office presence.
Clinical Assistance
Aid providers with medical, cosmetic, and laser procedures. Ensure proficiency in all treatments, as well as pre-care and post-care instructions, anticipating provider needs to optimize patient flow.
Operational Duties
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms before and after procedures.
- Ensure equipment is in working order and perform daily inventory checks on supplies, including retail and cosmetic products.
- Alert the team and General Manager of any low supplies as needed.
Inventory Management
- Oversee the stocking of medical supplies and equipment.
- Ensure that all supplies are adequately stocked and maintain inventory records as requested.
Documentation and Patient Management
- Properly document prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, biopsies, cultures, photos, and patient consent forms.
- Manage follow-up appointments and track inventory used during each visit.
Financial Responsibilities
- Take payments, manage patient scheduling, and ensure proper documentation of insurance cards, referrals, and demographic information.
- Uphold privacy standards, ensuring sensitive information is handled securely, per HIPAA regulations.
- Complete daily financial tasks, including accurate cash handling, entering charges and payments, and ensuring cash is properly accounted for at the end of each shift.
- Handle petty cash and deposit all collected payments securely.
Phone and Communication Management
- Answer all phone calls promptly, confirm Zocdoc appointments, and make outgoing calls for patient retention.
- Maintain an organized and neat work area, ensuring patient privacy is preserved.
Administrative Duties
- Ensure that patient records are created and maintained accurately.
- Check emails and scan inboxes regularly to address time-sensitive issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Qualifications
- 6 months to 1 year of experience in a dermatology or medical environment preferred.
- Proficiency in EMR systems and patient scheduling tools preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED required; advanced education is encouraged.
- Certification as a Medical Assistant is highly encouraged.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Professional, reliable, and dedicated to maintaining high-quality service standards.
- Must be familiar with HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
Work Environment
This role is primarily office-based, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
Hourly Pay Range
$16.50-21