Medical assistant

Job Description

Job Description

A busy, boutique-style dermatology practice, specializing in every aspect of medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, seeking an experienced medical assistant. We provide a fast-paced, vibrant work atmosphere, where each member of our team plays an integral role in patient care and overall success of the practice.
If you are a hardworking team player looking to grow your career with a leading healthcare practice and are eager to contribute to our unique culture focused on patient care, teamwork, and everyday excellence, please, apply!

Essential Functions
A medical assistant is a multi-skilled professional responsible for general clinical and procedural patient care, a liaison between patients and providers.

General Dermatology
Greet patients and escort them to exam room; obtain and document accurate patient history including skin history and past medical history, current medications/allergies ; identify and document chief complaints of patients’ visits;
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, while being cognizant of patient’s past medical history conditions, allergies and medications contraindications to procedures/medications being performed/prescribed ;
Assists providers with routine dermatologic procedures, including but not limited to biopsies, I&D’s, IL Kenalog injections, LN2, ED& C;

Cosmetic Dermatology
Prepare and assist providers with neurotoxin and dermal filler injections;
Prepare and assist providers with laser and other cosmetic procedures;
Keep up to date with new cosmetic services offered by the practice;
Assist providers with cosmetic consultations, demonstrating knowledge about indications, risks/benefits, and cost;
Able to consult/advise patients about cosmetic product lines carried by the practice;

Surgical Procedures
Proficient in sterile technique;
Assist providers with surgical excisions and MOHS surgeries;
Perform wound care, bandage changes, suture removal.

Patient Education
Wound/ Post Procedural Care: Biopsies, Surgical and Cosmetic procedure instructions
Basic skincare recommendations
Knowledge of prescription instructions and potential side effects.

OSHA Compliance and Other Responsibilities
Contribute and maintain a healthy/safe work environment;
Sterilize instruments and efficiently utilize autoclave;
Turn over patients’ rooms by removing sharps, bio-waste, cleaning and setting up for the next patient;
Responsible for routinely checking expiration dates of supplies and medications;
Properly discard bio-hazardous waste and sharps containers;
Restock medical supplies; maintain organized and clean exam/procedure rooms at all times.

Scribe

• Understands principles of medical documentation including diagnoses, treatment plans, and medications;
• Understands fundamentals of coding and billing;
• Efficiently utilize EMR software to accurately capture patients’ encounters;
• Maintain patients’ biopsy logs;
• Responsible for timely management of charting.

Administrative/Customer Service * Obtain prior authorizations for prescriptions;

• Schedule appointments;
• Attend to refill prescription requests;
• Make outbound phone calls and answer patient questions;
• Discuss patients’ results for blood work, biopsies, and cultures with appropriate documentation;
• Comply with all HIPAA regulations.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Current Medical Assistant Certification if available (CMA /RMA);
• 2+ years of experience as a medical assistant with high professionalism, strong organizational, communication, analytical, and PC skills;
• Previous dermatology experience strongly preferred;
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology;
• Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation and typing skills;
• Honesty, professional and personal integrity;
• Exceptional customer service skills;
• Friendly and compassionate disposition with strong interpersonal communication skills;
• Must possess critical thinking skills, and a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced team environment;
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new policies and procedures;
• High stress tolerance;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Must be dependable and punctual;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, must be self-motivated but ask for assistance when needed/take instruction from providers or supervising employees;
• Dedication to maintaining the confidentiality of all patient records.

Compensation will be based on experience.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible
• Paid Time OFF
• Paid Holidays
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401 K

We kindly ask you not to phone the office, as we handle a high volume of phone calls assisting our patients on a daily basis. All applications will be reviewed on Zip Recruiter Thank you for your understanding.