Dermalogy Medical Scribe

Are you exhausted due to the long hospital hour shifts? If so, come join our private owned medical practice where you will have a set Monday through Friday schedule with hours varying between 7:00 am and 5:30pm.

Medical Scribe Job Responsibilities:

The role of a Medical Scribe is to support providers and patients by providing information, services, and assistance to the best of your ability.

Medical Assistant Job Duties:

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit and capturing all Meaningful Use measures in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and PQRS.
• Prepares patients for examination by rooming the patient and recording their medical history.
• Monitor patient flow by directing providers to the next patient; overseeing the providers schedule to maintain “on-time” status; check reception area to ensure all patients are accounted for.
• Perform scribing tasks as directed by provider; prepare prescriptions indicated during the exam for provider’s signature at conclusion of exam.
• Confirm patients understanding of the provider’s instructions at completion of the exam.
• Manage patient phone calls within your scope of practice and forward messages as needed to providers.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and keeping patient information confidential.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready in exam rooms by inventorying and restocking.
• Assist with all surgical procedures; prepare consent forms for signature, organize instruments and/or supplies, clean, dry, sterilize/autoclave instruments.
• Prepare liquid nitrogen containers for use at the beginning of each work period.
• Prepare specimens for transport to pathology lab; keep biopsy book current; follow-up with final diagnosis and other data.
• Oversee refills of patient medications; call patients with instructions from provider as directed.
• Copy, scan and file all pertinent patient information.
• Promote and instruct in the use of the patient web portal.
• Maintain responsibility for compliance with blood borne pathogen regulations; assistance with the clinic policy and procedures; maintenance of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all supplies and medications.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; calling for repairs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Serves and protects the dermatology practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements including all aspects of HIPAA regulations.
• Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties and tasks may/will be assigned as needed from multiple sources.

Medical Assistant Skills and Qualifications:

• Supply Management, Verbal Communication, Infection Control, Creating a Safe and Effective Environment, Organization, Scheduling, Professionalism, Customer Focus, Confidentiality, Bedside Manner, Medical Teamwork

Education:

• Proof of graduation from an accredited Certified Medical Assistant program

Licensing:

• Employee must be eligible for registration with the Washington State Department of Health.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees must be vaccinated to be considered for employment. In addition, masks must be worn when in contact with patients.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location