Medical Externship for Pre-med, Pre-pa and

As part of this medical externship you will join a robust dermatology practice that fosters a culture of teamwork, camaraderie, and collegiality, all with exceptional patient care in mind. Not only will you learn about dermatologic diseases and treatments, you will learn key skills that cannot be learned from reading a textbook.

**Key Competencies: includes some/all of the following based on physician needs**
- Performs clinical and administrative duties
- Escorts patients to the examination room, documents their concerns in the EMR, and serves as a scribe for the physician during the patient visit
- Performs patient callbacks under the supervision of the physician
- Schedules patient appointments under the direction of the physician
- Assists with medication refills and prior authorizations under the supervision of the physician
- Assists the physician with in-office procedures (including minor surgeries), prepares the necessary dressings for post-procedure care, and instructs the patient in post-operative wound care under physician supervision
- Proficiency with the practice’s EHR system (EMA from modernizing medicine)
- Ability to complete prior authorizations for various medications/procedures and serve as liaison between physician and insurance company or other payors
- Prepares, stocks, and cleans the exam rooms
- Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization of equipment.
- Performs other duties as requested
- Must be willing to travel to the Avon, Cromwell, and South Windsor locations if needed

**Education**:

- High School Diploma/GED required.

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**Experience**:

- Medical scribe (preferred but not required)
- Medical assisting (preferred but not required)
- Experience with EHR systems (in particular EMA) preferred.

**Benefits**:
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision and retirement/401k match.

Pay: $37,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

- Cromwell, CT: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person