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DERMATOLOGY MEDICAL ASSISTANT
NEW, provider-owned, non-private equity DERMATOLOGY practice seeking a seasoned medical assistant!
If you are an experienced Dermatology medical assistant and are seeking a position where your talents, teamwork, and organizational skills will be recognized and valued, we are looking for you!
This is a full-time position in a new and state-of-the-art office in Fairfax, Virginia! Our provider-owned Dermatology practice offers medical, aesthetic, and surgical dermatology including Mohs surgery. We are seeking an energetic and team-oriented individual to work directly with the practice leadership to provide exceptional care at every level. If you are positive, motivated, organized, and want opportunity for growth, then this is the practice for you!
Required experience:
-2 years working directly as a medical assistant for a Dermatologist (MD or DO) with direct “hands-on” patient care
-2 years experience working directly with an electronic medical record (EMR) – EZDERM experience preferred
-2 years experience scribing while assisting providers during Dermatology patient visits
-2 years experience obtaining prior authorization, biologic therapy approvals, and managing and assisting patients with the iPledge program
-Strong understanding of Dermatology terminology, medications, procedures, and treatments
-Mohs surgery and aesthetic dermatology experience a BIG plus
-Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to prioritize patient and clinic needs and clinical situations throughout the day
-Leadership experience, team-oriented personality, exceptional customer experience, and a “self-starter” mentality
Position responsibilities:
-Rooming patients
-Patient medical record intake documentation into the EMR via iPad and/or desktop computer
-Checking basic vital signs
-Scribing medical notes accurately and completely during the visit for the providers in the EMR
-Directly assisting the providers with all aspects of Dermatology care; including general office visits, procedural/surgical office visits, cryotherapy, injections, biopsies, excisions, Mohs surgery, suturing, suture removal, wound care, cosmetic injections, and laser therapy
-Placing, facilitating, and documenting medication orders and laboratory tests for patients
-Providing educational assistance and information for patients
-Scheduling patients as needed for follow-up appointments in conjunction with the Front Desk Coordinator
-Sterilizing instruments and equipment
-Sanitizing exam rooms between patients
-Maintaining an organized nursing station, exam rooms, laboratory, and personal workspace
-Leading training for new staff hires
-Working with practice leadership to establish and revise practice policies and protocols to improve clinical flow
-Proven ability to self-start, work independently and seek out projects during downtime.
-Cross-training with several Front Desk Coordinator responsibilities including, but not limited to patient check-in, insurance verification, and patient appointment scheduling
We offer an outstanding working environment, exceptional wages, and benefits including paid time off, paid sick time, free parking, and generous aesthetic services allowance.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join an exciting new practice in the heart of Fairfax, Virginia. We hope you join our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Medical Specialty:
- Dermatology
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Autoclaving: 2 years (Required)
- Biologics and IPLEDGE: 2 years (Required)
- Working directly with a Dermatologist: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22
