Department: Dermatology

Location: Day Rd. Campus – 1802 East Day Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Hours: Full-Time; 32 Hours weekly

Join Our Team at The South Bend Clinic!

At The South Bend Clinic, we strive for excellence—not just good enough. Every day, our dedicated team shows up inspired to exceed expectations, recognizing and celebrating the remarkable in everyone we encounter—inside and outside our workplace.

We’re more than a healthcare provider; we’re a partner in helping people live happier, healthier lives. We seek team members who share our relentless passion and pride for making a meaningful impact. We invest in your personal and professional growth, empowering you to fulfill your purpose and leave your mark.

Why Choose The South Bend Clinic?

We’re committed to supporting our team members in every aspect of their lives with holistic benefits designed to help you thrive:

• Financial Wellness:

  • Daily Pay: Access your earned wages when you need them.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 per year to support your education.
  • 401(k) Match: Plan for your future with our competitive matching program.
  • 3-Year Vesting: Achieve full ownership of your retirement contributions in just three years.

• Health & Well-Being:

  • Comprehensive medical and prescription coverage, including 100% coverage (after deductible) when using a Duly provider.
  • Pet Health Coverage: Because your furry friends matter too.

• Work-Life Balance:

  • Paid Volunteer Time: 40 hours of paid time off annually to give back to your community.
  • Parental Leave: 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus adoption and surrogacy financial benefits for non-physician team members.

• Inclusive Culture:

  • A workplace that prioritizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and is dedicated to making a positive Social Impact.

Standard

• Provides assessment of medical/service needs of patients to ensure high quality care and optimal patient flow.
• Receives patients professionally in waiting area and rooms per department protocol.
• Performs the technical component of the department’s clinical procedures competently.
• Communication of all patient care is thorough, objective, concise, and follows appropriate legal guidelines.
• Documentation of all patient care is thorough, objective, concise, and follows appropriate legal guidelines.
• Appropriately responds to emergency situations.
• Maintains accurate and current logs for equipment.  Ex. Refrigerator temp, autoclave, eye wash, crash cart.
• Verifies patient insurance coverage for pre-certification, referrals, and/or authorizations and documents in NextGen.
• Applies knowledge of general insurance guidelines and requirements to help direct patient care.
• Exhibits computer systems knowledge and proficiency as necessary to perform job functions.
• Takes initiative to seek out tasks and duties or to assist others as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned when appropriate.
• Exhibits computer systems knowledge and proficiency as necessary to perform job functions.
• Adheres to HIPAA guidelines as set forth in Clinic policies and practices.

Dermatology

• Required to scrub in for surgical procedures and assist physician.  This will be required a minimum of 20% of a full-time equivalent’s duties.
• Obtains patient consent for surgery, prep, and drapes the patient in a sterile manner and administers local anesthesia.
• Accurately and discreetly schedules, reschedules, cancels, and/or confirms patient appointments with provider per department protocols.
• Completes complicated suture removals and assesses wound for infection. 

Education/Certification/License: 

• Must have completed a medical assistant certification program or have equivalent experience. 
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Surgery or wound care experience preferred in Dermatology.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detail oriented, excellent organizational and communication skills and be able to efficiently multi-task in a highly productive clinical setting.
• Familiarity with various surgical instruments and up to date on OSHA regulations, safety procedures and equipment. 
• Must maintain a sterile setting at all times during surgical procedures. 
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the physician.
• Must be a team player and professional at all times.  
• Must be patient focused.