Dermatology Medical Assistant Full Time

Policy Description and Purpose: Managing patient care involves a team of clinical and nonclinical staff interacting with patients and working to achieve patient-centered care. Job descriptions and responsibilities of the care team emphasize a team-based approach to patient care and promote training of team members to meet the highest level of function allowed by state : The job description and responsibilities are defined for Clinical Staff in the Dermatology department at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic below:Job TitleDermatology Clinical StaffJob DescriptionTo provide clinical support for Dermatology or clinic-wide when requested. Clinical Staff must adhere to all policies and procedures of MMC and meet the needs of patient in a teamwork ConditionsWork is performed in an office setting and involves frequent telephone contact as well as face-to-face communication with patients. Interactions with others in constant and interruptive. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases toxic substances bodily fluids and other conditions common to medical practice. Varied activities including walking bending reaching lifting (up to 30 pounds) stooping assisting patients and sitting for extended periods of time may occur. Also occasional stress from multiple ResponsibilitiesRepresent MMC in a courteous and professional mannerGreet guests and incoming calls in a polite prompt and helpful mannerBe flexible when asked to stay past your scheduled work time (as needed) to accommodate the needs of patientsProvide prompt efficient and accurate patient serviceMeet or exceed patient doctor and staff expectations through a cooperative teamwork approachBe at your workstation on time and prepared to start the dayEmail communication is utilized in this department for important messages and updates. Staff members are expected to read emails patients to rooms perform proper intake begin office note and enter requested lab and x-ray orders in the wellness by providing patient education materials communicating physician advice/instructions and give up exam rooms; assist doctor/provider in office exams and laboratory tests (cultures/swabs) of minimal to moderate complexity including completion of lab requisitions per computer and providers notes in electronic note as procedure explaining the procedure and prep to patients if drug companies as directed for medication injections: Subcutaneous Intramuscular Intradermal and all required calls for provider to include determining emergencies identifying symptoms using discretion for work in appointments and refilling routine prescriptions after reviewing medical chart transferring to PA/NP for topicals and quality monitoring logs; i.e.; refrigerator lab test immunizations lab inventory and stocking of instruction perform other duties as required or assignedSet up and equip procedure and exam rooms assist the provider in procedures and prep to patientsKeep clinic and exam rooms clean and sanitizedSterilize and clean equipment after useNotify patients of test results as directed by providers and document all patient contactUtilize the Electronic Medical Record for all patient interactions and communicationBe knowledgeable and adhere to OSHA guidelines and MMC policies and proceduresHelp in other areas of the office if required such as scheduling check in instruction perform other duties as required or assignedRequired SkillsExcellent customer service skillsStrong skills in communicating effectively with co-workers providers and patientsAbility to conduct daily functions in an appropriate professional and compassionate mannerAbility to manage/prioritize multiple tasks in an efficient and timely mannerTeamwork attitudeFlexibility to respond to changing demandsAbility to react calmly and competently in stressful situationsEffectively utilize computer systems and programs that are necessary to complete daily tasksAppropriate assessment and assistance techniquesMust be able to operate or have ability to be trained to operate related office equipment including but not limited to computer terminal copier fax laser printer and telephone Requirements-Completion of Medical Assistant educational program or LPN License-Experience preferred but not required-Current CPR certificationMMC Vision Mission and ValuesOur vision is to be a leading contributor to community health through participation in programs that promote wellness facilitate diagnosis and enhance treatment of mission is to foster continuous improvement in community health through the delivery of quality accessible medical and surgical care in a cost-effective manner to the residents of Middle values guide our actions as we strive to carry out our mission.A progressive approach to advances in medicine and changes in the health care delivery systemResponsive to patient and community needsCollaborative with other physicians hospitals allied health providers and the community in improving health careProfessional ethical and socially responsibleTeam-oriented management and leadershipA positive open and responsive work setting*This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties skills and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities knowledge skills abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.