Medical Assistant Dermatology

Dermatology Medical AssistantDo you love talking to people? Do you enjoy being helpful to others? Do you wish to have a work environment full of laughter, and great people, and to be part of a caring team? We offer our employees the opportunity of a lifetime to learn and grow from the best dermatologists and plastic surgeons in the country. There is endless opportunity for growth in a kind and nurturing environment surrounded by great like-minded people!Skills and Requirements:Medical Assistant.Attention to detail is a MUST!Previous experience in dermatology.Display competence with dermatology terminology and dermatology practice protocols, including sterilization, managing and caring for equipment, assisting in surgeries, and proper documentation using electronic medical records.Comfortable working with an iPad.High level of professionalism.Strong customer service skills.Inventory management experience.Read, write, and speak fluent English.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Bilingual Spanish preferred.Work Schedule:Business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:30 pm (exact schedule will vary based on office needs). Occasional overtime depending on the needs of the practice. This can be full-time or part-time for the right candidate. Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Friday.Our Company Culture:Vision:Create a thriving practice in which the doctors, the staff, and the patients are continuously winning and striving for excellence.United vision for creating health and beauty with utmost integrity.Contribution and purposeful work as a team makes us grow both as individuals and collectively as a team.Mission:Happy healthy patients who entrust their loved ones in our care.Daily contribution to other families through each patient.A holistic approach to each patient as if our own loved one.Company-wide compassionate care through the lens of humanity.Awareness and desire to benefit society.Human-centric approach to medicine, health, and the aging process.Create big results through the lens of kindness and integrity.Create a medical practice that is inclusive, warm, and welcoming to everyone.Friendly and boutique dermatology practice in Santa Monica providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic services.Description of Role:We are searching for a friendly, motivated, hardworking, and reliable Medical Assistant. Our Medical Assistant will work directly with practice staff to maintain records, explain common dermatology procedures to patients, and assist with dermatological procedures.Tasks:Greeting patients, rooming patients, and making sure all necessary consents have been completed.Assisting in front office patient care, including making appointments and collecting proper payments, and paperwork.Turning rooms over, and setting up rooms, and trays for various procedures.Stocking and ordering products and supplies.Performing various administrative tasks as needed.Being able to properly handle patient questions, and relay messages to the doctor(s) as needed.Maintaining biopsy logs and assuring proper follow-up for any positive biopsy results requiring further medical care.Keeping up with CLIA and OSHA regulations to meet compliance requirements.Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of a hygienic office in all common areas.Display competence with dermatology terminology and dermatology practice protocols, including sterilization, managing and caring for equipment, assisting in surgeries, and proper documentation using electronic medical records.Perform medical tasks such as drawing blood, giving injections, removing sutures, bandaging wounds, and sterilizing equipment.Manage back-office duties such as taking patient histories, assisting the doctor during procedures, preparing exam rooms, and stocking and ordering and managing inventory of medical supplies.Be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, and be able to lift and carry at least 30 lbs.Ability to learn electronic medical record systems and document patient notes and services according to office policies.Present, promote, and educate patients about products and services offered at our practice.Training other staff members to reach full competency in their official position.Other duties as assigned.