Certified Medical Assistant- Dermatology

Modern dermatology office seeking a reliable, professional, friendly certified medical assistant to embark on this new journey with us! Applicants must be willing to provide superior customer service and have a good attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Greet patients with a smile, room them efficiently
• Obtain medical history, medication list, and reason for visit in detail
• Ensure there are no outstanding pathology or imaging that need further attention
• Set up exam rooms, stock rooms at end of night
• Sterilize instruments, maintain quality control of autoclave and refrigeration
• Keep inventory of supplies and order appropriately
• Obtain appropriate consent before procedures and take standardized photos for cosmetics
• Perform assistant procedures such as suture removal, dressing changes, patch testing
• Educate patients on treatment plans after visit, explain wound care
• Keep sample closet organized
• Fill out pathology and laboratory requisition forms for lab
• Prepare e-Rx
• Scribe medical note as dictated by physician- must have good written and oral medical terminology knowledge and spelling skills
• Register ipledge patients
• Maintain pathology log, complete patient call-backs and schedule procedures if necessary
• Respond to patient messages
• Learn about different procedures and products to discuss intelligently with patients
• Maintain clean, safe exam rooms
• Protect patients' rights according to HIPAA guidelines
• Contribute to team effort by cross-training as needed
• Interact professionally with other employees and guests

Qualifications:
RECENT phlebotomy experience is strongly recommended.

• Punctual attendance is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enjoys working with people
• Strong multi-tasking abilities
• Self-motivated and team-oriented
• Positive, outgoing attitude
• Experience in a medical office, preferably dermatology
• Must be comfortable using EMR, iPad
• Flexible hours
• Spanish Language preferred, not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person