Medical Assistant (50985)

Medical Assistant

Locations: Sherman, TX 75090; Paris, TX 75460

Overview

Platinum Dermatology Partners is a network of high-quality dermatology clinics that focus on collaborative and innovative ideas to drive growth. We offer general dermatology, cosmetic, medical, plastic surgery, and cancer screening treatments. We have over 145 clinics, over 350 providers, and more than 2300 employees in clinics across Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, and Florida. We are a rapidly growing company that allows our doctors to focus on providing exceptional care without worrying about the operational side of the business. Our core values focus on collaboration, ownership, respect, excellence, authenticity, and integrity. Our purpose is to empower the practice of exceptional dermatology.

Description

The ideal Medical Assistant I can put themselves in our patients' shoes and demonstrate compassion and understanding while thriving in a fast-paced clinic. A successful Medical Assistant I is friendly, professional, and has a natural talent to always put our patients first in delivering unparalleled patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assists dermatologists in patient care tasks, including preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
• Manages administrative duties like updating patient records and processing insurance forms.
• Can perform basic dermatologic procedures such as biopsies, cryotherapy, and wound care under supervision if allowed by state regulations.
• Educates patients on skincare routines and post-procedure care.
• Provides patient support by answering questions and explaining procedures.
• Understands patient flow through the clinic and maintains cleanliness and stocking of rooms.
• Manages office supplies and inventory, including identifying low stock.
• Ensures proper cleaning and sterilization techniques for surgical instruments.
• Sets up biopsy trays correctly; captures clear and accurate photos of biopsy sites and forms.
• Routes pathology biopsies to appropriate labs.
• Proficient in electronic medical record (EMA) data entry, including patient history and medications.
• Proficiently adds detailed patient information and MIPS documentation to completion
• Manages and responds to patient messages including clear documentation under clinician direction.
• Obtains and manages consent forms for procedures.
• Takes and documents proper photos in EMA for biopsy sites and obtaining patient consents.
• Adds new pharmacies, referring doctors, and patient PCP.
• Can remove sutures under provider supervision
• Participates consistently in responding to patient messages and tasks including clear documentation, under MD direction, as appropriate per clinic needs.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: completion of a medical assisting program and/or certification
• Limited to no prior experience in dermatology required, though familiarity with basic dermatologic terminology and procedures is beneficial.
• Continuing education in MIPS training and EMA data input required.
• Must be able to support 15 patients per day on average.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term/Long-term disability
• Life and other voluntary plans
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Time-Off
• Company-Paid Holidays

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Physical Requirements: Must possess manual dexterity to operate office machines including computer and calculator; stooping and bending to handle files and supplies; and mobility to complete errands or deliveries. Includes handling of sharps and chemicals.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Platinum Dermatology Partners is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for applicants and Employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws.

Platinum Dermatology Partners does not permit discrimination of any type against an employee because of any of the following legally protected characteristics: gender, race, color, religion, country of origin, mental disability, physical disability, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, age, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.

Please note, that any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment background checks.

No phone calls or agencies, please.