Triage Medical Assistant
Apex Skin
Description
About Apex Skin:
We are Apex Skin, and our mission is to provide the highest quality dermatology and dermatologic surgery care to patients across Northeast Ohio with promptness, compassion, and excellence. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient experiences, offering same-day appointments, and serving our communities through education and meaningful care. Our team is dedicated to creating a supportive, patient-focused environment where excellence, empathy, and teamwork thrive.
Position Overview
Apex Skin is a physician-led and rapidly growing dermatology practice committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences. Our core values include prompt access to care - including same-day appointments - as well as service and education to the community.
This fully remote Triage Medical Assistant position plays a critical role in supporting patient care through high-volume phone interactions and care coordination. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, call-driven environment. The ideal candidate is organized, efficient, and committed to delivering excellent patient care.
Schedule:
- Full-time, Monday through Friday (8:00AM â 4:30PM)
- Remote â candidates must reside in the state of Ohio
Essential Functions:
- Manage high-volume inbound calls throughout the day
- Triage patient needs using appropriate clinical judgment
- Communicate effectively with providers and office teams regarding patient care plans
- Provide patients with pathology results and follow-up instructions
- Schedule appointments, including surgeries and procedures, when additional support is needed
- Process prescription refill requests and send prescriptions as directed
- Verify insurance information and collect patient payments
- Submit and update prior authorizations
- Accurately document patient interactions and create tasks within ModMed EHR for office teams
- Handle calls from patients, providers, hospitals, and other healthcare entities, determining urgency and appropriate resolution
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned
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Interview Prep Guide
Preparation Strategy
To prepare for this role, review your experience in a medical assistant role and practice answering behavioral questions. Make sure you have a strong understanding of medical terminology and electronic health records. Practice describing your clinical judgment and decision-making skills, and be prepared to discuss your experience with high-volume call environments. Additionally, review the company's mission and values to understand their approach to patient care and how you can contribute to it.
Likely Interview Rounds
- 1. Screening call~30 min
What to prep: Review your experience in a medical assistant role, practice answering behavioral questions, and be prepared to discuss your experience with electronic health records and high-volume call environments.
- What experience do you have in a medical assistant role?
- How would you handle a high-volume call environment?
- Can you describe your experience with electronic health records?
- 2. Technical~60 min
What to prep: Review medical terminology, practice describing your clinical judgment and decision-making skills, and be prepared to discuss your experience with EHR systems.
- What is your understanding of triage in a medical setting?
- How would you determine the urgency of a patient's needs over the phone?
- Can you walk me through your process for documenting patient interactions in an EHR?
- 3. Behavioral~60 min
What to prep: Review the STAR method for answering behavioral questions, practice describing your experience working in fast-paced environments, and be prepared to discuss your communication skills and approach to difficult patient interactions.
- Tell me about a time when you had to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Can you describe a situation where you had to communicate complex medical information to a patient?
- How would you handle a difficult patient call?
Most Likely Questions
- What experience do you have in a medical assistant role?
- How would you handle a high-volume call environment?
- Can you describe your experience with electronic health records?
- What is your understanding of triage in a medical setting?
- How would you determine the urgency of a patient's needs over the phone?
Common Pitfalls
- Lack of experience in a medical assistant role
- Inability to handle high-volume call environments
- Limited knowledge of electronic health records
- Poor communication skills
- Inability to multitask effectively
Free Prep Resources
- • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- • Medical Terminology for Dummies
- • EHR training modules (e.g. ModMed EHR)