What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Dermatology and Laser Associates of Medford?
Job Summary: Medical Assistant is responsible for all of the day-to-day duties in the back office clinic and assists the provider. This includes: bringing patients back, performing procedures, injections, setup and cleanup of biopsy shave/punch, electrodesiccation and curettage, and excision with (simple/intermediate/complex) closures. Medical assistants will be able to perform sterile and non-sterile precautions and procedures, sterile wraps, and care of instruments. The Medical Assistant must also consistently demonstrate sensitivity to the patient’s needs and requirements. The Medical Assistant must have a professional appearance at all times.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to understand and retain knowledge and understanding of Dermatology skin conditions, medications used, procedures, and treatments
- Computer knowledge
- Telephone skills include ability to do telephone triage and pathology call backs, call in prescriptions and work on medication prior-authorizations
- Must be able to accommodate a full-time work schedule, with regular attendance and timeliness. Should be able to accommodate over-time, as needed
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Deliver an excellent patient experience by way of exemplary patient focus and customer service skills
- Assist the physician with in office examinations
- Assist the physician with minor surgical procedure utilizing aseptic technique including, but not limited to, collecting biopsies, excisions, and Mohs surgery
- Communicating instructions and assisting patients
- Document appropriately into an electronic health record (EHR)
- Give Injections
- Suture Removals
- Prepare and clean examination rooms
- Clean and sterilize instruments
- Maintain HIPAA compliance
- Other duties as assigned
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday-Thursday
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Dermatology
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Medical Assistants: 1 year (Required)
- EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
