Dermatology Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

Benefits / Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team! At Intracoastal Dermatology, you will play a vital role not only in the efficient operation of our practice, but will also help to shape patient experience through your friendly, professional, and attentive interaction with each patient.

You will be preparing for each patient visit by preparing charts and pulling notes before their arrival, providing routine support alongside nurses and medical staff, and assisting with keeping track of tests and lab reporting to ensure everything arrives on time and the patient is kept informed on their condition and care.

You will also be helping manage the inventory of medical supplies, setting up machines and testing equipment, and cleaning instruments and rooms as needed.

The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, an interest in learning more about a working medical environment, and has previous office experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling charts and notes, as well as setting up medical equipment
• Clean instruments and equipment after use
• Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs
• Assist nurses and doctors with basic medical care and procedures
• Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties
• Assist Physicians and other Providers by preparing procedure trays, ensuring adequate supplies for the department, and assisting with patient care
• Escort patients to exam rooms and perform basic triage and intake
• Obtain and record vital signs
• Organize patient flow
• Setup procedure tray, instruments, and equipment according to instructions
• Prepare Path / lab specimens, route to the correct lab directed by patient insurance plan
• Assist during surgical procedures, including handing instruments to the surgeon,
• Maintaining a sterile field, and anticipating the needs of the surgical team
• Provide post-operative care and assist with patient recovery as directed by the surgeon
• Maintain surgical equipment and instruments in proper working order
• Ensure compliance with sterile techniques and infection control protocols

Qualifications

• BLS Certification or Certified Medical Assistant desired
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience administering injections
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, and ICD-10 codes
• Knowledge of basic office financial policies
• Experience in EMR utilization (Familiarity with Modernizing Medicine / EMA a plus)
• Able to operate standard office equipment (i.e., computer, iPad, fax, copier, scanner, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent in English
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and courteously with staff, patients, and visitors
11 days ago