Medical Assistant-RN, LPN or MA

# Medical Assistant-RN, LPN or MAColumbia
- Columbia, MO 65201;
Moberly
- Moberly, MO 65270## Description The Dermatology Medical Assistant specializes in treating patients of all ages in the management of skin care and supporting the clinic to provide compassionate service and all-around excellence. This is a safety and/or security-sensitive position.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE AREAS
*** Provide case management services including assessment of the needs of the client/family, development of a plan of care, referral to services, monitoring, and follow-up.
* Assist Providers with pre/post-operative care.
* Assist Providers in performing cosmetic dermatology procedures.
* Perform procedures to treat acne and other skin conditions.
* Evaluate, monitor, and treat skin wounds.
* Recognize and respond to changes in a patient's status and need for care.
* Educate patients about skincare routines and any potential side effects of medications or treatments.
* Ensure appropriate patient consent and authorizations are obtained for treatment.
* Assist in performing physical assessments and skin exams.
* Organize and prepare exam rooms, labs, and work areas.
* Meets with patients to obtain vital signs and update pertinent health information (chief complaint, medications, etc.).
* Maintain an inventory of medications required for use.
* Respond to email and phone messages by the end of each day.
* Complete routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment using appropriate techniques when cleaning, sterilizing, and caring for equipment and instruments.
* Complete necessary documentation and maintain and update patient medical files with accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness.
* Maintain an awareness and understanding of the various drugs and schedules of drug administration.
* Attend continuing education meetings and read professional articles to remain current in the knowledge base.
* Maintain an awareness and understanding of communicable diseases and control methods.
* Maintain an awareness and understanding of the educational program requirements.
* Acquire and maintain continuing education requirements of the State to maintain a license.
* Read and interpret a variety of medical information to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
* Assist with Emergency Response duties, as assigned.
* Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.## Qualifications# KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
* Ability to effectively present information to others.
* Ability to travel to other CMD offices and attend training outside of the region as required.
* Ability to work well with people of diverse socioeconomic/cultural backgrounds and demonstrate a consistent professional demeanor.
* Ability to multitask, prioritize, and demonstrate adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.
* High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and excellent time management skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
** ORGANIZATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES
** Building Trust
- * Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the   organization.
* Patient Focus
- * Ensuring that the patient perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet patients’ and own organization’s needs.
*** JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES
** Care Management
- * Having the knowledge and skills to secure relevant patient care data and identify key…