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QualDerm Partners

Optimizes dermatology practices' operations and finances

Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBarrington, IL, USA$18 - $24 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is required.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
  • One to two years of experience in a medical office is required.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

  • Assist providers with patient care and escort patients to and from exam rooms, prepare them for exams, and review their health histories for completeness and accuracy.
  • Clean and straighten exam rooms, empty laundry bins between patients, and maintain clean, well-stocked exam rooms, supply cabinets, and drawers.
  • Organize patient flow according to protocol, including accommodating late appointments at the provider's discretion.
  • Room patients; take appropriate patient histories; prepare rooms and surgical trays for anticipated procedures; anticipate provider needs; assist providers during exams and procedures; and return patient and pharmacy calls promptly.
  • Set up procedure trays, instruments, and equipment according to instructions, and numb patients as directed by providers.
  • Prepare pathology and laboratory specimens according to protocol, accurately complete requisition forms, and document specimens in the pathology log.
  • Review pathology and laboratory results with patients according to provider instructions.
  • Clearly and accurately document visits in the electronic medical record as directed.
  • Respond to patient questions in the office and by phone as instructed.
  • Schedule surgical procedure appointments using the computer as needed.
  • Phone prescriptions and refills to pharmacies according to provider instructions.
  • Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration bloodborne pathogen standards.
  • Clean, sterilize, and inventory medical equipment and instruments, and maintain appropriate maintenance records.
  • Maintain medication samples and discard expired supplies.
  • Follow office infection-control policies.
  • Order, sort, store, restock, and inventory medical supplies.
  • Document all medical instructions given to patients.
  • Know and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy standards.
  • Learn office products and procedures and explain them to patients.
  • Understand office financial policies and fees.
  • Obtain preauthorization for required medications.
  • Schedule appointments for patients with other specialists and fax appropriate records when necessary.
  • Perform office housekeeping duties as directed.
  • Check and maintain the eyewash station weekly.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Practice Manager or Area Practice Manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • Certified Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
  • Experience in a dermatology practice is preferred.

About the Company

QualDerm Partners

Optimizes dermatology practices' operations and finances

QualDerm Partners coordinates a nationwide network of dermatology practices to improve patient care and business performance by providing practice-management support for 158 practices across 17 states. It works by partnering with independent physicians to preserve clinical autonomy while applying data-driven processes and offering access to preferred vendor rates for medical supplies, malpractice insurance, employee benefits, and IT. It differentiates itself by treating quality and profitability as compatible goals, leveraging a large provider network for better pricing, and integrating operations, compliance, IT, and purchasing under one partner. Its goal is to help dermatology practices navigate industry challenges, improve efficiency and financial performance, and deliver a high-quality patient experience, with plans to expand nationally.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Brentwood, CA
Founded
2014

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