Dermatology Medical Assistant

Dermatology Medical Assistant

Do 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.