Traveling Medical Assistant

Description

Job Summary

The Traveling Medical Assistant is responsible for providing top-quality patient care and administrative support across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, and thrives in a fast-paced, mobile work environment.

This position will travel to the following practices on an as needed basis: Gilbert, Sugarloaf, Bethlehem, and Wyomissing

Essential Functions:

• Travel to assigned clinic locations as needed to provide medical assistant support.
• Room patients and updating patient information into EMR system
• Transcribe for providers during exams
• Assist with biopsies and select surgical procedures
• Educate patients on treatment plans
• Assist with cosmetic procedures
• Complete prior authorizations for prescriptions, biologics, and procedures
• Stock rooms with necessary supplies
• Report biopsy, culture and/or lab results to patients via phone if directed by provider
• Sanitize all work areas throughout the day and after each patient
• Send patient visit notes to referring provider/PCP
• Answer incoming calls when not in a room with a provider
• Assist office staff with front end tasks if needed
• Assist with training new Medical Assistants
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in dermatology or traveling role.
• Ability to travel frequently to various locations (reliable transportation required).
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude
• Experience with practice management software (ie EMA) and Microsoft Office Word and Excel

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.