Medical Assistant (Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology)

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $23-$30 DOE

We is looking for energetic Medical Assistants to join our growing dermatology and cosmetic surgery practices. Excellent patient care is our number one priority with a team approach to service. The right candidate is polished, friendly, professional, motivated, a team player, emotionally and professionally mature, has initiative to problem solve and empowered to address issues as they arise.

Position Summary

• Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam and treatment
  
• Show patients to examination rooms, procedure rooms or operative rooms and prepare them for the physician
• Record patient's medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records
• Ensure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatment
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, right drug and noting expiration date
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, wound care instructions and physicians instructions to patients
• Help physician examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing tasks such as removing sutures
• Under physician direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
• Prepare and clean exam rooms and medical equipment in between each patient and at the end of the day
• Assist physician with surgical procedures while maintaining sterile field
  
• Correctly dispose of infectious waste and bio hazard materials
• Schedule appointments for patients
  
• Inventory and assess the need for instruments, supplies and equipment while keeping the room stocked
• Performs accurate documentation of all procedures in a timely manner
  
• Inventory and order medical supplies monthly and ensure all equipment is in proper working order
• Adheres to all policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service
• Performs other duties as needed

Required Qualification (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Medical Assistant
• CPR

Additional Skills

• Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
  
• Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes ormisinterpretations.
• Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and teammate support needs
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  
• Basic to intermediate computer operation
  
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines

Additional Knowledge/Skills

• 2+ year's experience in a medical setting preferred
• Dermatology experience a plus
• High level of emotional and professional maturity and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and trust, navigate and flex to varied personalities and communications styles
• Unquestionable work ethic, personal integrity, and honesty
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Health Savings Account