Medical Assistant
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
• Maintained patients’ medical records in EMR through thorough documentation of new patient paperwork, mole maps, other relevant documentation (e.g., Accutane registration forms, biologics paperwork, photography of suspicious lesions under monitoring used exclusively for clinical purposes) and timely completion of visit notes on a daily basis • Prepared patients for visits pre- and post-op, provided post-visit notes upon request, assisted with scheduling follow up visits and sent prescriptions immediately after visits• Scribed and assisted physicians during visits, including venipuncture, topical and intralesional numbing, culture sample collection, preparation for surgeries, biopsies and various cosmetic treatments• Sterilized and repackaged surgical tools and overlooked proper disposal of biohazardous waste• Communicated pathology and blood work results to patients and scheduled promptly scheduled patients for Mohs surgery• Transferred relevant medical history to other treatment facilities and assisted patients with scheduling treatments at other facilities• Regularly updated pathology log to ensure comprehensive continuity of care• Worked with insurance companies to complete prescription Prior Authorizations for patients with denied or limited coverage through their insurance plans