Lead Medical Assistant (Full Time)

Lead Medical AssistantSchweiger is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 580+ healthcare providers and over 170+ offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services with over 2.5 million patient visits annually. Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff and all team members. Schweiger has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. Schweiger has also received Great Place to Work certification.Schweiger's Ultimate Employee Experience:Multiple office locations, find an opportunity near your homePositive work environment with the tools to need to do your job and growFull time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for:Medical (Virtual Care included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date401K after 30 days of employmentCompany Sponsored Short Term Disability (Only applicable for non-California employee)Pre-tax savings available for public transit commutersYour birthday is an additional personal holidayPart-time employees (less than 30 hours) are eligible for:Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire401K after 30 days of employmentEmployee discounts on Schweiger skin care products & cosmetic servicesJob Summary: Full-Time Lead Medical Assistant at our Norwalk Office. The Lead Medical Assistant is responsible for performing the highest quality of medical, clinical, and clerical tasks in a medical setting. Previous healthcare experience is required.Schedule: Full time, 30+ hours. Availability Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays within operating hours of 7am-7:30pm. Open flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed.Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere to enhance quality of service and care offered to patients and for respective provider(s)Assist physician in medical, cosmetic and laser proceduresAssist provider in recording prescribed treatments, medications, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorization and procedures within established guidelinesUnderstand provider to patient flow and anticipate provider's next steps to the best of their abilityPrep rooms before and after patients, including checking all equipment at the beginning of each shift to ensure all is in proper working orderProvide pre-care and post-care treatment instructions as neededDaily scan all retail and cosmetic products and medical supplies and alert Head MA and/or GM of any low level suppliesPerform inventory responsibilities and stocking of supplies and equipment as requestedAttend all in-house training and continued education opportunitiesQualificationsDermatology experience preferredHealthcare experience requiredNationally Certified Medical Assistant preferredExperience using EMR software and patient scheduling systemsMust be computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookStrong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skillsExcellent patient relation and customer services skillsOpen availability to work during weekdays and weekendsHourly Pay Range: $21.50-27Schweiger, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process with applicants, whether internal or external, because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class per local, state or federal law. Schweiger does not require vaccination for COVID-19 in order to be considered for employment; however, some state guidelines may require that we keep record of your vaccination status on file.