Medical Assistant Scribe- Dermatology : Franklin

Department: 02090 Lakeshore Franklin Oakwood Park
- Dermatology

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 0.9 FTE MA/LPN Scribe for Dermatology for our Franklin Clinic.

The hours for this position will be Tuesday
- Friday 7:00am - 4:30pm; off on Mondays.

Prefer candidate with Dermatology experience Pay Range: $22.90 - $34.35

We want our teammates and their families to Live Well.

Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range of $22..10 – $33.10 for an MA or $23.20 – $34.80 for an LPN and will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity.

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications).
• Performs laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Assists the physician/advance practice provider (APP) with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers routine medications, under physician/APP orders, which may include but are not limited to immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins and topical agents.
• Provides basic patient instructions on the performance of routine tasks or skills.
• Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services.
• Refers questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.
• Communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the patient.
• In accordance with policy, prepares and assembles medical record documentation/chart for physician prior to patient visit.
• Anticipates physician needs for patient visits by obtaining internal and external previous medical records and test results.
• Ensures that all elements of documentation are complete and accurate.
• Enter the patient room with the physician/clinician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation in real time using electronic medical record applications.
• Documents the physician/clinician's communication with the patient using appropriate medical terms and phrasing.
• Prepares (pends) orders including follow-up testing, lab orders, medication orders, consults and/or referrals and the associated diagnosis to be connected with those orders.
• Documents the correct follow-up instructions and level of service designation based on the physician/clinician's direction.
• Assists in data entry from devices or other sources.
• Completes medical records for each encounter ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Under physician/clinician direction, updates patient history and other pertinent health information in the patient record.
• Prepares and sends all documentation for review and approval.

Typically requires 1 year of experience in medical assisting, medical transcription, emergency medical services, patient service and/or as a health care professional with demonstrated proficiency in medical terminology and technical spelling.

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
  Active License issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days…