Medical Assistant

Full Time Libertyville, IL, US

Derick Dermatology (DD) is an internationally recognized and award-winning medical practice. Founded in 2006, our world class providers offer medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care in state-of-the art facilities. Join the DD Family to protect, improve, and save the lives of patients in our communities. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and an outstanding patient experience.

Core Values
At DD, our core values underpin our culture and guide our actions:

• Servant's Heart : Find joy in serving others, ensuring our patients receive the best possible care.
• Own It : Take full accountability for the care provided and actively contribute to the betterment of our practice.
• Showtime : Bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and energy to every patient encounter and interaction with colleagues.
• DD Family : Foster a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, working as a cohesive team to achieve our common goal of exceptional patient care.
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Training
• Uniform Provided
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount on Cosmetic Services and Products

Position Purpose
Responsible for patient care under the direction of a provider. Duties include but are not limited to patient intake, procedure set-up, phlebotomy, and other administrative duties.

Role and Responsibilities

• Rooms patient and verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
• Collects and processes blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimen for laboratory testing in compliance with CLIA standards.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, or providers' instructions to patients.
• Clean and sterilize medical instruments.
• Documents patient visit and records patient/lab charges for billing department.
• Contacts patients with lab and path results.
• Assists providers as they examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections, removing sutures, or phlebotomy.
• Cleans examination rooms and other work areas and stocks inventory as needed.
• Trains new employees as needed.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Skills

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Esthetic or cosmetology license

Additional Notes

• Ability to travel to other locations in the zone as needed.
• Schedule consists of 3 days of 12-hour shifts/week from 6:45AM-7:15PM and 1 Saturday/month from 6:45AM-12:30PM