Clinic Medical Assistant - Full Time

Multi-site Dermatology Group Seeks Medical Assistant Bloomington, IN.Optima Dermatology is growing again and we're currently recruiting an experienced full time, experienced Medical Assistant to join our growing Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics in Bloomington, IN.Prepares exam rooms for patient use by cleaning the rooms between patients and ensuring that each room is stocked with the appropriate supplies. Instructs patient how to prepare for physician's examination. Assists physicians and other providers with patient procedures such as suture removal, wart and mole removal, minor surgeries, etc.Prepares specimens to be analyzed by an outside lab by packaging specimen appropriately, completing requisition form and contacting testing facility as necessary. Submits lab results to physician before contacting patient and filing patient's chartSchedules on-site and off-site diagnostic tests and procedures by providing the patient with appropriate preparation instructions and making the appointment by phoning the patient or testing site. Facilitates referrals to other physicians by phoning their offices, making an appointment for the patient, and forwarding requested test results, etc.Contacts Hospital and outside sources regarding lab results, x-ray results and ER reports; phones pharmacies to authorize prescriptions; contacts nursing homes regarding patient orders; and returns patients phone calls with the physician's recommendations for their care.Takes manual inventory of drugs. Checks expiration dates and orders replenishments as needed. Orders supplies for back office as needed.Performs all duties respectful of confidentiality and safety of all patients, employees, and physicians.Communicates with the physician and office manager on all issues that are vital to the improvement and continued success of the practice.Demonstrated ability in taking patient vitals, injection/immunization procedures, charting and documentation, exam room preparation, infectious waste handling, sterile techniques and routine lab procedures and collectionDemonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.Licensed medical assistant or further nursing degreeExperience utilizing Modernizing Medicine / EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR) highly preferred.In addition, it will offer the personal reward associated with transforming our patients' lives and building the most defensible healthcare services platform in the country.Our benefits include generous health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.About Optima DermatologyAt Optima Dermatology, our mission to revolutionize skin care is made possible by our world class team that is highly engaged, mission-driven, and inspired to set the new standard in dermatology.