What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Divine Dermatology and Surgical Institute?
Function in all aspects of a dermatology and Mohs practice including patient care, laboratory work, clerical tasks, and organizational tasks.
A positive and caring atmosphere is the utmost importance at Divine Dermatology and Surgical Institute, LLC.
- Courteous and helpful behavior towards patients, physicians, coworkers, and external customers
- Professional and efficient verbal and written communications
- Accomplishing tasks through teamwork and self-initiative
- Ensuring a timely and meticulous response to complaints and/or critiques
- Anticipating the needs of all you come in contact with
- All team members are required to adapt a spirit of helpfulness and positivity towards patients and one another
Divine Dermatology and Surgical Institute strives to serve each and every patient with equal and exceptional dermatologic care and customer service regardless of age, gender, race, religion, or socioeconomic status. Our institute offers a wide range of dermatologic care including treatment of acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other dermatitis, skin cancer, including medical and surgical interventions, and cosmetic procedures including neuromodulators, fillers, chemical peels, and lasers. While most of our patients are well, life threatening and life-altering diagnosis will be encountered and must be met with sensitivity.
- Clerical work such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and taking insurance information
- Gather and prepares patient for office visits including obtaining and documenting chief complaints, medical histories, medications, allergies, and vital signs
- Act as a scribe to the physician and document all portions of the encounter in real time on the iPad based medical record system
- Assists provider with necessary medical office procedures including complex wound care, incision and drainage, skin biopsies, Mohs surgery and cosmetic procedures such as chemical peels, botox, fillers, and lasers
- Administers medications including injections of local anesthesia
- Communicate biopsy results over the phone
- Provides and reinforces patient instructions and education as indicated
- Adapts to changes in a growing and demanding dermatology practice
- Communicate well with outside providers including plastic surgery, ophthalmology, internal medicine, medical oncology and surgical oncology
- Maintains confidentiality of clinic materials
Position Requirements:
- BLS/AED- preferred but not required
- Graduation from an accredited MA or LPN training program-preferred but not required
- 1 year dermatology experience (preferred)
- Efficiency with iPad or similar tablet including typing and photography with the device
- A positive attitude at work regardless of outside stressors
- Willingness to learn new skills such as histotechnology and happily cross-cover all positions in the office as needed
- An interest in skin care and cosmetics is preferred
All team members are required to adapt a spirit of helpfulness to patients and one another. Team members are also required to maintain and foster a positive atmosphere for the benefit of our patients and ourselves.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.50 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $21