Medical Assistant/Scribe - Dermatology

Roswell Park Care Network has an exciting opportunity for a Medial Assistant at our Depew Dermatology location. We are growing!

Excellent Benefit Package ..........

• Medical Insurance via Blue Cross Blue Shield
• HRA - employer funded
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Schedule is Monday through Friday

Brief Description of duties:

The primary responsibility of the medical assistant scribe is to prepare charts for upcoming patient appointments, obtain vitals, patient intake as directed, scribe for providers and to assist the providers during office hours so that patients are treated in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner.

• Completes chart prep 24-48 hours prior to patient appointment to ensure chart is complete with notes, pathology report, test results, medications, allergies, etc.
• Timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Assist providers with minor surgical procedures that require knowledge of sterile procedure and autoclaving instruments
• Maintain confidentiality per policy and governing HIPAA laws
• Follow proper protocol for securing workstation when walking away
• Escorts patients to exam room, obtain vitals, updates patient history, reconciles medications, allergies, and any required quality data
• Provides patient with orders, education and medication instructions as directed by Provider
• Cleans and prepares exam rooms for each patient
• Empties hazardous waste receptacles when full
• Identify and properly label all specimen tubes for testing
• Follow up on Electronic Medical Record documents routed to him/her by the Providers
• Accurately and efficiently respond to tasks and triages received from providers and other office staff
• Must adhere to policies, procedures and regulations as outlined in the office policy and procedures manual
• Interact with fellow workers in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment
• Assist provider with procedures as required.
• Monitor the refill line. Queue medication and create triage to provider.
• Monitor labs and pathologies received. Create triage and route to provider for review.
• Be expected to utilize spare time in work related activities which contribute to the clinic's needs
• Observe and document patient interactions in real time, including the patient's history, physical exam, and procedures.
• Document the results of lab, radiology and the time of patient care activities.?Document patients visit per provider instructions.
• Organize, prepare, and edit patient health records in real time. Ensure Provider notes are accurate and timely.

• Successful completion of an accredited medical office assistant education program or phlebotomy program
• High School diploma or G.E.D. and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time clinical or administrative health care experience

OR

• High School diploma or G.E.D. and the equivalent of six (6) months of full-time RPCI Oncology, PC clinical or administrative health care experience
• One year experience as MA preferred
• Prior Scribe experience preferred
• Certified MA, Registered MA or Certified Phlebotomist preferred