Scribe/Medical Assistant

About the Role

Aspire Dermatology, with twelve conveniently located offices throughout Rhode Island, is a highly professional provider of a full range of dermatology services from skin screenings and cosmetic procedures to Mohs surgery. The Scribe/Medical Assistant is a multi-functional role, providing clinical and other administrative duties to ensure excellent quality of care to patients while reporting to the Office Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily tasks such as verifying patient information, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit utilizing an iPad, data entry into EMR during patient visits, answering phones, confirming insurance information, scheduling appointments, etc.
• Assist with preparing patient for exams and procedures, preparing equipment & instruments by using proper sterilization techniques, and providing education to patients on pre- and post-operative care instructions
• Cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and instruments as needed
• Maintaining inventory and supplies for clinical areas
• Answer triage and routine phone calls from patients, pharmacies and referring providers
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Understanding demographics, insurance verification, prior authorization & referrals, collecting deductibles, co-pays & co-insurance, balancing cash drawer and reconcile end of day
• Entering lab results, calling patients, and answering patient calls regarding medications prior authorizations and lab results using EMR software
• Must be able to apply skills interchangeably to all areas of medical practice and be able to work with various computer programs effectively and efficiently, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office, and Firefox/Chrome
• Must be commutable to all Aspire offices as needed, and participate in a minimum of a four office rotation

Qualifications

• Graduate of Medical Assisting Program, Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA) OR: 1 years' experience as a Medical Assistant
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology/Anatomy preferred
• CPT/ICD 10 coding
• Influenza vaccination is mandatory
• Strong computer and customer service skills
• Ability to type 40 WPM while remaining proficient in spelling and grammar as a typing test will be given
• Reliable transportation is a must
• Attention to detail and ability to utilize skills interchangeably to all areas of medical practice
• Ability to understand and apply policies, procedures and protocols
• Ability to interact with patients, providers, supervisors and peers in a professional manner
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Physical Demands

The following is a non-exhaustive list of the physical demands of this position: The employee must be able to sit; stand (including prolonged standing); use hands to handle and feel; reach with hands and arms; walk (including prolonged walking); climb stairs and stepstools; balance; push and pull heavy objects such as wheel chairs; stoop; kneel; crouch; squat; crawl; twist; pinch; write; type; grip; speak; hear; and smell. The employee must also be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Provided that they would not cause the company undue hardship, Aspire Dermatology will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position.

Schedule

Full Time, 40 hours, Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (or similar hours, must be flexible). First shift.

Pay

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour, based on education, certifications, and experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• On-the-job training
• Scrubs will be provided