We are looking for a professional, experienced Medical Assistant to provide essential support to our providers and patients. The ideal candidate will have experience in a healthcare setting, particularly within dermatology. This role is essential in supporting dermatologists and ensuring that patients receive the highest level of care. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare exam and/or treatment rooms with necessary equipment and supplies for examination and treatment

• Prepare patients for examination and/or treatment

• Document patient’s medical history, medication reconciliation and current dermatological condition

• Demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communications with all other health team members regarding any pertinent clinical issues and follow up with patient per the order of the provider

• Document all communications in the EMR

• Set up the patient for surgery, including setting up the sterile tray, reviewing pre-surgical questions, prepping the surgical site, obtaining vital signs, and positioning the patient

• Assist during general dermatological surgical procedures, biopsies, and excisions

• Clean and bandage the surgical site

• Educate patients on wound care and post-op procedures

• Correctly document surgical information (i.e., suture type, closure type, closure length, etc.)

• Maintains sterile technique as appropriate – ensures safe handling of surgical instruments and equipment

• Drawing up medications, such as lidocaine, using the appropriate technique

• Maintain, stock, and clean examination rooms

• Test equipment per protocol

• Clean and prepare instruments and surgical trays for autoclave

• Perform necessary autoclave testing

• Participates as an active member of the care team and assumes duties/responsibilities to facilitate ongoing care coordination, follow-up, and reporting/documentation to improve clinical outcomes

• Display a strong sense of teamwork in daily interactions with all internal and external members of the care team

• Willingly learns new skills, procedures, and protocols as they are introduced; attends training and masters new software programs

• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary

• Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet future needs of the office (organizing, stocking, housekeeping, assisting others, scanning, chart preparation, etc.)

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

• Attend required meetings and training sessions

• Maintain all certifications / OSHA training

• May perform duties of Medical Secretary

Qualifications:

• Experience: 1 plus years of medical assistant or surgical technician experience, in dermatology (required)

• High school diploma or GED

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions necessary to maintain a safe work environment

• Ability to read, speak, and understand (both orally and in writing) English

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures

• Ability to communicate appropriately

• Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with patients, physicians, supervisor, and peers

• Ability to access or retrieve clinical information in EMR and scan in any pertinent information

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Free parking

• Health insurance

• Opportunities for advancement

• Paid sick time

• Paid time off