Job Description

Gold Coast Dermatology is seeking a friendly, reliable, efficient medical assistant to join our patient-centered practice.

Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Certified medical assistant degree preferred

· One (1) year of proven working experience as a dermatology medical assistant preferred

*Phlebotomy skills are a plus*

· Computer skills, including knowledge Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) required

· Familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records (EZDERM or similar) preferred

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills including proper grammar and spelling required

· Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred

· Social perceptiveness and service-oriented personality

· Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a busy, fast-paced environment

Note: While experience is preferred, we are willing to train quick learners with a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

· Maintain a professional appearance

· Manage workflow by rooming patients appropriately and in a timely manner

· Interview patients and document the medical history

· Take dictation and type notes in the electronic medical record

· Assist during medical examinations and procedures

· Develop and maintain a working knowledge of conditions treated, surgical and cosmetic procedures performed, and products sold at the practice

· Comfort patients before and during procedures

· Review before and after care instructions with patients

· Call to check on patients after procedures

· Relay normal/benign results to patients

· Take clear and consistent before and after photos of patients having cosmetic procedures

· Correspond with other doctors’ offices to obtain medical records and coordinate care

· Cover front desk duties as needed, including scheduling appointments, checking insurance eligibility and collecting payments

· Take detailed telephone messages, document in the EMR and send to the appropriate team member or physician

· Check and respond to emails and office text messages periodically throughout the day

· Maintain inventory and order supplies after approval from the physician or office manager

· Perform light general office cleaning

· Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments

· Maintain patient privacy at all times, taking care to follow HIPAA laws and to protect financial information

· Help with advertising, including social media posts, website updates and e-blasts

· Complete other tasks assigned to you by the physician or office manager on an as needed basis

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Professional development assistance

Medical specialties:

• Dermatology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in this position and why would you be a good fit for the job?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical scribe: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person