Experienced Medical Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate candidate to join our clinical team. As a medical assistant in our practice, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care and supporting our providers in delivering exceptional services. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, leadership skills, attention to detail, and a genuine desire to grow in dermatology.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care:
• Assist providers in patient examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Collect and record patient medical history and vital signs.
• Educate patients on prescribed medications, skincare routines, and post-treatment care.
• Administrative Tasks:
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the appointment calendar as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Handle medication pre-authorizations.
• Procedure Assistance:
• Prepare and assist in dermatological procedures, surgeries, and minor surgical interventions.
• Ensure proper sterilization and maintenance of medical instruments and equipment.
• Assist in the documentation of procedural notes and patient follow-up.
• Patient Communication:
• Communicate with patients to relay treatment plans, follow-up appointments, and test results.
• Respond to patient inquiries, both in person and over the phone, with professionalism and empathy.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with other medical staff and administrative personnel to ensure seamless patient care.
• Collaborate with dermatologists and nursing staff to provide a coordinated approach to patient treatment.
• Create the clinical team's schedule, oversee the team's operations, work with management to create and adhere to protocols.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Pursuit or completion of MA Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Previous experience in the Dermatology field preferred
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) or a willingness to learn - we use EMA
• Experience with patient charting (i.e., scribing patient history, doctor's diagnosis description and treatment plans,
• including prescriptions and patient instructions into patient chart, in detail)
• 2 plus years' experience working in a medical office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and well organized
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• A great attitude
• Knowledgeable of OSHA and HIPAA compliance
• Knowledge of medical/dermatology terminology and abbreviations preferred

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to stay organized and work in a fast paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the organization.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to spend a great deal of the day walking, standing, moving and manipulating equipment, as well as lifting and moving objects, equipment and supplies. It is reasonable to anticipate lifting 20-25 pounds in any given day.

Excellent Benefit Package Including:

• 401k with company match
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Employer HSA contribution
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Great PTO and Holiday policy
• Competitive pay - up to $22/hr DOE

If you are a motivated and compassionate Medical Assistant with the passion to grow in the field of Dermatology, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our dynamic team.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Patient Charting Advanced

Electronic medical records Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:

Previous training in: EMR, Patient charting/scribing medical exams, surgical experience, suture removals, Eprescribing and counseling in wound care.

Preferred

1 year:

Dermatology experience familiar with the following is a plus. Sterile technique, MOHS surgery, Skin cancer excision, Cyst excision & drainage, Abscess drainage, EDC, Suture removal and photodynamic therapy.