What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dermatology Medical Assistant position at Colorado Dermatology Center?
The Colorado Dermatology Center is seeking an experienced/motivated medical assistant with either a background in dermatology or in assisting with outpatient surgical procedfures in a back-office setting. The primary focus of our office is the diagnosis/treatment of various types of skin cancers/precancerous lesions. Working in this area, you have the satisfaction of knowing that you may have assisted with saving someone's life! If you have prior experience with Mohs surgery, dissecting and staining tissue samples and operating a cryostat, you would be the ideal candidate for this job!
Essential duties of the position:
- prepare for skin checks/biopsies/surgical excisions/injections
- assist in surgery/collection of labs and tisuue specimens/post-procedure followup
- lab and pathology followup calls/medication preauthorizations
- suture removals/wound care
- accurately record and maintain pathology records
- administration of local anesthetic by injection
- stock and clean exam rooms/sterilize instruments
Qualifications/Education/Experience
- Successful completion of medical assistant training program
- Minimum of one year experience as a back office medical assistant. either in the dermatology area or assisting with outpatient surgical procedures in a back office setting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Dermatology
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25