What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Front Office position at Carroll Dermatology?
Medical Assistant
Carroll Dermatology Surgery and Laser Institute is a state-of-the-art practice in Downtown near the historical Clematis Street Commercial District. Specializing in Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology, Dr. Carroll offers the latest and most successful treatments for skin disease from acne treatment to mole removal. Her surgical services include treatment of skin cancer with MOHS micrographic surgery, excision, electrodesiccation curettage, photodynamic therapy and topical immune modulators. Those seeking cosmetic, no downtime transformations will benefit from her many nonsurgical options.We are seeking an experienced medical assistant to assist with both dermatology and cosmetic services – including opportunities to earn bonus for selling cosmetic services.
Medical Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:
- Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; and keeping patient information confidential.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
- Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
- Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Assists with light administrative duties, including but not limited to social media postings, connecting with vendors and marketing partners
- Consultative sales knowledge to sell elective aesthetic and cosmetic services
- Ability to perform non invasive aesthetic services
Full time position Monday – Friday
Medical Assistant Qualifications/Skills:
- Supply management
- Verbal communication
- Infection control
- Creating a safe, effective environment
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Professionalism
- Customer focus
- Confidentiality
- Bedside manner
- Medical teamwork
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Experience in Derm Required
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Dermatology
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22