Medical Assistant
Overview
The Medical Assistant is responsible for functions necessary for the complete and efficient management of patients through the dermatology office. Responsibilities include assisting pediatric and adult patients with needs or problems relevant to their visit and assisting physicians with procedures, treatments, and or instructions to patients. In addition, s/he performs as part of a team with other colleagues in the practice to assure that the necessary universal office needs are met and completed.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Performs all functions including; assisting with the processing and disposition of patients, facilitate patient flow, assist with procedures and apply wound dressings as directed by physician. Perform patient education regarding; informed consent, wound care and medication instruction.
Accurately performs patient intake, using two patient identifiers.
Keep physicians and patients up to date on patient volume and wait times.
Maintain biopsy and procedure logbooks.
Inform patients of laboratory and pathology results as directed by physician.
Responsible for procedure set-up and physician assistance for all dermatological procedures, using sterile technique. Procedures include punches, shaves, biopsies, ED & C, excisions and cosmetics.
Call pharmacies with appropriate medication prescriptions and renewals as directed by the physician. Performs and documents all interaction and prescription renewals in the electronic medical record.
Assists with patient education including informed consent, wound care, and medication instructions.
Autoclaves instruments and participates in autoclave maintenance.
Follows infection control and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Responsible for stocking inventory of all equipment and supplies used for the delivery of clinical care.
All other duties as assigned, including cross-coverage to front office.
Qualifications
Candidate must have a high school diploma.
Must be a graduate of a Medical Assisting training program or have comparable experience.
1 year or more of dermatology medical assistant experience.
Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required
Must have necessary analytical, judgmental and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with patients, families and co-workers.
Communicates with physicians to determine medical assisting needs and to solve problems regarding medical assisting issues.
Ability to handle sensitive information.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to stand and move about for extended periods.
Must demonstrate ability to work as a team member.
Ability to work in close contact with patients (witness medical concerns).
Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with fellow employees.
Willingness to cover for other employees as the need arises.
Assists patients in a manner that promotes the perception that the staff is courteous, efficient, and interested in their health care.
Treats all patients with dignity and professionalism.
General Requirements
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Outpatient private practice. Normal patient environments where there are some exposures to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, needle and blood products. N-95 Masks required and provided by practice.
Schedule Requirements
This position requires a 30-40 hour work week, part-time may be available
Occasional overtime may be required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our staff safe, we provide N-95 masks, shields, gloves, sanitizer and plenty of antimicrobial solution/spray along with covid screening of patients.
Overview
The Medical Assistant is responsible for functions necessary for the complete and efficient management of patients through the dermatology office. Responsibilities include assisting pediatric and adult patients with needs or problems relevant to their visit and assisting physicians with procedures, treatments, and or instructions to patients. In addition, s/he performs as part of a team with other colleagues in the practice to assure that the necessary universal office needs are met and completed.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Performs all functions including; assisting with the processing and disposition of patients, facilitate patient flow, assist with procedures and apply wound dressings as directed by physician. Perform patient education regarding; informed consent, wound care and medication instruction.
Accurately performs patient intake, using two patient identifiers.
Keep physicians and patients up to date on patient volume and wait times.
Maintain biopsy and procedure logbooks.
Inform patients of laboratory and pathology results as directed by physician.
Responsible for procedure set-up and physician assistance for all dermatological procedures, using sterile technique. Procedures include punches, shaves, biopsies, ED & C, excisions and cosmetics.
Call pharmacies with appropriate medication prescriptions and renewals as directed by the physician. Performs and documents all interaction and prescription renewals in the electronic medical record.
Assists with patient education including informed consent, wound care, and medication instructions.
Autoclaves instruments and participates in autoclave maintenance.
Follows infection control and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Responsible for stocking inventory of all equipment and supplies used for the delivery of clinical care.
All other duties as assigned, including cross-coverage to front office.
Qualifications
Candidate must have a high school diploma.
Must be a graduate of a Medical Assisting training program or have comparable experience.
1 year or more of dermatology medical assistant experience.
Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required
Must have necessary analytical, judgmental and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with patients, families and co-workers.
Communicates with physicians to determine medical assisting needs and to solve problems regarding medical assisting issues.
Ability to handle sensitive information.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to stand and move about for extended periods.
Must demonstrate ability to work as a team member.
Ability to work in close contact with patients (witness medical concerns).
Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with fellow employees.
Willingness to cover for other employees as the need arises.
Assists patients in a manner that promotes the perception that the staff is courteous, efficient, and interested in their health care.
Treats all patients with dignity and professionalism.
General Requirements
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Outpatient private practice. Normal patient environments where there are some exposures to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, needle and blood products. N-95 Masks required and provided by practice.
Schedule Requirements
This position requires a 30-40 hour work week, part-time may be available
Occasional overtime may be required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our staff safe, we provide N-95 masks, shields, gloves, sanitizer and plenty of antimicrobial solution/spray along with covid screening of patients.