Dermatology Medical Assistant
Schweiger Dermatology Group is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 400 healthcare providers and over 170 offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger Dermatology Group provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology services with over 1.5 million patient visits annually. Our mission is to create the ultimate patient experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff and all team members. Schweiger Dermatology Group has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. Schweiger Dermatology Group has also received Great Place to Work certification.
Schweiger Dermatology Group's Ultimate Employee Experience :
- Multiple office locations, find an opportunity near your home
- Positive work environment with the tools to need to do your job and grow
- Full time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for :
- Medical (TeleHeath included), HSA / FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date
- 401K after 30 days of employment
- Your birthday is an additional personal holiday
- Company Sponsored Short Term Disability
- Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters
- Part-time employees (less than 30 hours) are eligible for :
- Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire
- 401K after 30 days of employment
- Employee discounts on Schweiger Dermatology Group skin care products & cosmetic services
Job Responsibilities :
Patient and Provider Support : Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere that meets the quality of service and care offered to patients and for providers.Clinical Assistance : Have thorough knowledge of all standard operating protocols and clinical treatments pertaining to the clinical department. Have thorough knowledge of all clinical treatments to appropriately care for the patient's needs. Proficient in pre- and post-care and treatment instructions. Fully understand the standard of care provided to the patient and and participates in patient flow and participates in provider's next steps to the best of their ability.Ability to assist in Mohs duties and workflows as needed by the office.Operational Duties :Check all equipment at the beginning of each shift and maintain all treatment rooms.Set up, maintain and sterilize instruments before and after procedures.Keep the office clean and remove waste.Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of all binders and logs such as refrigerator temperature log, autoclave log, and others as required.Prepare exams for all procedures and properly clean exams after every visit.Inventory Management :Conduct a daily scan of retail and cosmetic products and medical supplies and alert team and GM of any low-level supplies as needed / requested.Perform inventory responsibilities and stocking of supplies and equipment as requested.Track and follow inventory workflows for consumables used during a visit.Documentation and Patient Management :Assist the provider in medical, cosmetic, allergy, and / or laser procedures.Properly assists the provider in recording prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorizations (completing for medications and appointments as needed), obtaining consents, and procedures within established guidelines.Ensure proper documentation and chain of custody for pathology workflows.Patient Interaction :Provides direct patient interaction by welcoming patients, preparing them for exams, gathering medical histories, and assisting with coordination of care to ensure a smooth and positive clinical experience.Uphold privacy standards, ensuring sensitive information is handled securely, per HIPAA regulations.Phone and Communication Management :Assist in answering post care phone calls and follow up on messages.Ensure all tasks and Klaras are responded to in a timely manner and patient follow up is completed.Administrative Duties :Complete all required training and continued education opportunities within the allotted time frame.Cross train in Patient Coordinator duties. Assist in covering the front desk when needed. Take payments and book follow-up visits.Assist in training new hire Medical Assistants.Attend mandatory company and office meetings.Working knowledge and application of HIPAA & OSHA compliance.Other duties as assigned by supervisor on an as needed basis.Qualifications :
Prior experience working in a medical (Dermatology / Allergy) environment strongly preferred.Medical Assistant Certified strongly encouraged.Experience using EMRs and patient scheduling systems preferred.If in allergy field and / or office, experience with allergy testing (skin prick, patch, and spirometry) preferred.High School Diploma or GED required; advanced education is encouraged.Must be computer savvy and familiar with Outlook.Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.Excellent patient relations and customer service skills.Strong follow up skills and ownership / accountability.Must be professional, reliable, and dedicated employee.Working knowledge of HIPAA & OSHA compliance.Travel :
From time to time, operational business needs (e.g. training sessions, emergency coverage issues, etc.) may require employee travel to alternate locations within a reasonable distance based upon GM or RM discretion.
Work Environment :
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the employee but is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.This job operates in a professional office environment.This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.Schweiger Dermatology Group, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process with applicants, whether internal or external, because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class per local, state or federal law. Schweiger Dermatology Group does not require vaccination for COVID-19 in order to be considered for employment; however, some state guidelines may require that we keep record of your vaccination status on file.
