What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant / Full Time SURGICAL EXPERIENCE PREFERRED position at Dockside Dermatology LLC?
Assists physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients. Performs various patient care activities, including assisting with patient flow, taking vitals, giving injections, and other needs as required. Maintains stations, exam and procedure rooms. Performs various front desk and clerical duties in a medical office including such functions as complete demographic and insurance registration, charge entry, scheduling patients and / or verifying insurance information.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred
- Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state guidelines
- Two to three years of related surgical experience preferred
- APPLE COMPUTER proficiency
- Modernizing Medicine EMA (EMR) knowledge is a plus
- Strong customer service skills
- Accurate data entry skills
- Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and pre-authorization
- CPR certification is required but may be completed upon hire
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
exam. Prepares patient for examination by the health care provider.
urinalysis, temperature, pulse and blood pressure.