Certified Medical Assistant-Dermatology

Job Description

The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC currently seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to provide quality care services to the patients of our Dermatology clinic and physicians. In this position the CMA will assist physicians with patient care, scheduling, pre-cert procedures, referrals, Rx call-ins and phone triage. Must be able to assist with minor surgeries and know sterile technique.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as a member of the health care team within scope of license.

• Follows nursing policies, procedures, and protocols and implements appropriately in the care of adult and pediatric patients.

• Provides instructions to patients regarding treatment plan, medications and follow-up.

• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team including accurate documentation in patient medical records.

• Greets patients with a smile, completion of registration forms, and gives instructions

• Interview patients while recording and updating medical information (history, chief complaint) and medications etc. into the my Chart

• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests

• Provides patient education with regards to medications and instructions set forth by the provider to manage their health

• Triages emergency situations

• Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization

• Refill requests and Prior Authorizations for medications

Job Location

Baton Rouge Clinic - Perkins 7373 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Department

Nursing

Class

Full-Time

Basic Skills Required

• Must have at least 1-year experience in a clinical dermatology setting

• Must possess excellent communication skills.

• A patient-focused work ethic

• The experience and skills to work in a medical office

Specific Skills Required

Current medical assistant certification
Previous experience in a dermatology setting

Job Requirements

Hiring Requirements

• Drug Testing
• Background Checks
• Baton Rouge Clinic Credit Check

Education Required

Technical diploma/degree

Unit of Pay

Hourly

Shift

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm; schedule may vary as needed

Additional Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Company pays 100% of employee only rate.)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 20% discount for selected services rendered at the Clinic

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