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Highline Dermatology and Skin Cancer
Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$46,904 / year median in Montana
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Under the provider's supervision and governed by policies/procedures as set forth by the MT Board of Medical Examiner's, work collaboratively with providers and staff to provide patient care, treatment, and other clinical and administrative support as needed. Create a patient-friendly environment Prepare room, equipment, and supplies as directed by a procedure or patient needs for the day/before and after each patient Set up and prepare room for procedures: skin prep, punch biopsy, shave removal, curettage, injections, I&D's, excisions, and repairs Escort patients to room and prepare patients for meeting with provider Interview patient and document history, review of systems and chief compliant Assist provider with procedures Assist with securing outbound referrals Assist front office staff with phones and appointment scheduling Clean and restock rooms with equipment as necessary Order supplies as necessary Maintain instruments: rinsing, scrubbing, lubricating, inspection Prepare instruments for autoclave: procedure packs and single instrument
Prepare Injections:
(IM) intramuscular, (IL) intralesional, and (Sub Q) subcutaneous Drawing up medications as needed Provide instructions to patients as directed by provider or as documented in policies and procedures. Help ensure patients are able to get medications: work with specialty pharmacies, patient assistance programs, and complete prior authorizations Protects patients rights by maintaining confidentiality Follows policies, procedures, and protocols; reports changes as neededWork Remotely No Pay:
From $20.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceExperience:
EMR Systems:
1 year (Preferred)Medical Office Experience:
1 year (Required)License/Certification:
Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance