Medical Assistant

ABACUS DERMATOLOGY MANAGE
Evergreen Park, US
Full-time

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team!

Medical Assistants are an important member of the clinical team and assure that patients have a positive, caring and professional experience during their office visit.

Our MA will work alongside the provider performing routine administrative and clinical assignments, to keep the medical facility running smoothly.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine clinical tasks to support medical staff
  • Handle all duties in a timely manner
  • Supply ordering & inventory
  • Obtain and update the complete patient history and chief complaint
  • Greet incoming patients and escort them to exam rooms
  • Check for any outstanding biopsies, bloodwork, etc.
  • Assist providers with medical & cosmetic procedures
  • Provide and reinforce patient education following procedures and office visits
  • Set up for select procedures including biopsies, surgical procedures
  • Perform the following procedures : dressing changes, suture removal after demonstrating competency and approved by provider, taking patient measurements utilizing the landmarks
  • Complete pathology requisition forms with complete and updated patient information
  • Maintain a daily log of biopsies and cultures performed by each provider
  • Maintain an accurate account of specimens and record on cover sheets of lab bags
  • Clean and sterilize instruments
  • Maintain medical supply inventory
  • Clean, organize and supply patient rooms
  • Dispose of garbage and medical waste material
  • Check rooms at end of day to make certain they are stocked for the next day
  • Review and follow posted OSHA instructions / requirements including hazardous waste, needle stick injuries, emergency evacuations, etc.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in healthcare administration or other related fields required
  • Dermatology experience is preferred, but not required for position. Training for medical and surgical procedures will be provided upon hiring.
  • Customer service experience preferred
  • Medical Assistant Certification preferred (will need to provide documentation)
  • Ability to work well with providers to anticipate and support their needs
  • Build rapport other staff members
  • Familiarity with medical billing procedures
  • Excellent Communication skills and strong organizational skills are a must
  • Education : High School Diploma or GED

About Skin and Aesthetics

Skin and Aesthetic Centers is a comprehensive management care organization. Through collaborative partnerships with select Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, and Vein physician groups, we leverage economies of scale, shared resources, and tenured business leadership to drive exponential value.

Our affiliated practices operate in some of the top markets in the country, including : NYC, Chicago, Minneapolis, multiple markets in NJ and PA, with our footprint rapidly growing.

Become part of an innovative, growing team dedicated to elevating healthcare!

Benefits of Joining Skin & Aesthetic Centers

  • Generous compensation and 18 days of paid PTO!
  • Comprehensive medical plan offerings with S&A contributing 80% towards premiums
  • Employer monthly contribution to HSA (for those selecting that plan option)
  • Extensive ancillary benefits : dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, EAP, legal assistance, and more!
  • Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability

Compensation details : 19-19 Hourly Wage

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