Medical Scribe/Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA or CCMA)

Description

Join one of the Gazette’s Best Workplaces five years in a row and one of the top 150 workplaces in Colorado by the Denver Post for the last four years.

Vanguard Skin Specialists is a dermatology and plastic surgery practice serving communities in southern Colorado. Our mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. This mission drives everything we do from opening offices in underserved areas to sponsoring humanitarian projects to volunteering locally and abroad, and we believe delivering exceptional medical care requires investing in an extraordinary team and work environment.

“We make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and the world.” -- This is our mission and it is the motivation behind what we do. We are seeking a Medical Scribe/Assistant who shares this motivation and will help create an exceptional patient experience.

Who We Are:

1. We are a multi-provider medical practice with a set of operating principle that guide us -- excellence in patient care, one-team mentality, making a positive impact in this world. We believe we are the best at what we do.
2. We are fanatical about providing the best patient care without compromise. Our teams, come in early and stay late to ensure patient concerns are addressed and our schedule is fully optimized for our patients and providers. We take care of our patients the way we would want our children, parents, and grandparents cared for. We work long, challenging days to make this happen. We expect you to help us sustain this level of excellent care.
3. We run a remarkably efficient and busy clinic. You will need to juggle many tasks while maintaining efficiency and ensuring all the small details are accounted for. Super human organization and attention to detail is a must.
4. We operate as one team. Our patients and your team members will count on you to be here, every single day, on time. If you have ever worked in a team environment, you understand how important that dedication is to your team, as well as to your personal success.
5. We believe it is possible to change the world. We give generously of our time and resources locally and around the world.

Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Escorts patients to exam room, takes detailed medical history, documents medications, and confirms reason for visit. Takes vitals as needed. Documents appropriately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Communicates patient reason for visit and medical summary to medical providers accurately and efficiently in preparation for exam.
• Acts as chaperone for the provider examination. Scribes during the visit, accurately documenting areas examined, notable findings, treatment plan, recommended medications, and recommended procedures.
• Assists providers in dermatology/plastic surgery specific procedures including administering local anesthesia, blotting during surgeries/biopsies, cutting suture, and bandaging post-procedure.
• Reiterates provider instructions for patient regarding treatment plan and post-operative instructions. Sends orders as directed.
• Speaks with patients over the phone as directed regarding biopsy results, medication prior authorization status, and other patient questions and concerns. Documents calls and prior authorizations in the EMR.

Qualifications:

• Certified/registered medical assistant
• We don’t require prior experience. We do require an unwavering commitment to excellence. We need a promise from you to push yourself to become the very best. We’ll train you and help you get there.
• Proven track record of working well on teams and delivering excellence.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required. Customer service experience a plus.
• Alignment with the values and mission of Vanguard Skin Specialists.

Schedule:
This is a full-time position with business hours Monday to Friday. You will work across multiple offices (Colorado Springs, Canon City, Woodland Park, and Pueblo). 

Reviews:

Vanguard Skin Specialists believes in providing regular feedback and encouraging professional development. Your first check in with HR will be approximately 90 days from your date of hire. Written annual reviews take place each fall. For individuals with less than 6 months of tenure by fall review but greater than 6 months tenure at spring review, then the initial review will take place in the spring review.

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