Dermatology Medical Assistant
Billings Clinic, Billings, MT, United States
Dermatology (Billings Clinic Clinic)
Under general supervision, assists in the delivery of patient care/treatment and provides clerical and administrative support. Works collaboratively with the Physician, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), RN, LPN, and other departmental personnel to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs of the patient and family.
Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $17.00 - $21.25
Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
Prepares room, equipment and supplies as dictated by a particular examination, patient's needs, and Billings Clinic exam and procedure room cleaning guidelines.
Assists with patient scheduling of appointments, diagnostic tests, treatments, procedures, and surgery. May assist with registration and/or collection of co-pays.
Screens incoming telephone calls for appropriate referrals to nurse, physician and/or APP.
Orders and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment as directed.
Maintains patient files, records, and other information. Adheres to confidentiality requirements.
Compiles statistical data for reports as directed.
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
Receives and prepares patient for examination and treatment as directed. Obtains and records history and vital signs. May assist in preparing for minor procedures and physical exams. Charts and documents in medical record. Collects and appropriately labels laboratory specimens as needed per organization and department standards.
Cleans and disinfects equipment per Billings Clinic infection control guidelines.
May administer various vaccines per department standards
eeds and individual employee leveling grid.
Provides instruction to patients as directed by physician, APP or as documented in department policies and procedures.
Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
May assist physicians and APPs in preparing for minor procedures and physical exams.
Administers medications according to department approved grid and guidelines; once department requirements and required training have been met.
May perform patient care tasks to include but not limited to stitch and staple removal, application of dressings, ear lavage, splints, and casts, etc. after demonstrated competency.
High school diploma or equivalent
Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.
Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.
Under general supervision, assists in the delivery of patient care/treatment and provides clerical and administrative support. Works collaboratively with the Physician, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), RN, LPN, and other departmental personnel to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs of the patient and family.
Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $17.00 - $21.25
Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
Prepares room, equipment and supplies as dictated by a particular examination, patient's needs, and Billings Clinic exam and procedure room cleaning guidelines.
Assists with patient scheduling of appointments, diagnostic tests, treatments, procedures, and surgery. May assist with registration and/or collection of co-pays.
Screens incoming telephone calls for appropriate referrals to nurse, physician and/or APP.
Orders and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment as directed.
Maintains patient files, records, and other information. Adheres to confidentiality requirements.
Compiles statistical data for reports as directed.
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
Receives and prepares patient for examination and treatment as directed. Obtains and records history and vital signs. May assist in preparing for minor procedures and physical exams. Charts and documents in medical record. Collects and appropriately labels laboratory specimens as needed per organization and department standards.
Cleans and disinfects equipment per Billings Clinic infection control guidelines.
May administer various vaccines per department standards
eeds and individual employee leveling grid.
Provides instruction to patients as directed by physician, APP or as documented in department policies and procedures.
Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
May assist physicians and APPs in preparing for minor procedures and physical exams.
Administers medications according to department approved grid and guidelines; once department requirements and required training have been met.
May perform patient care tasks to include but not limited to stitch and staple removal, application of dressings, ear lavage, splints, and casts, etc. after demonstrated competency.
High school diploma or equivalent
Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.
Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.