Dermatology Medical Assistant

About Lux Dermatology:

The expert team at Lux Dermatology believes in nourishing the health and look of each person’s skin. At their office in Sparks, Nevada, as well as their California offices in Stockton, Manteca, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, Porterville, Hanford, and Visalia, the doctors and staff offer medical and cosmetic dermatology services to help people achieve healthy, youthful-looking skin.

Full-Time Medical Assistant Position

Lux Dermatology – Bakersfield - flexibility to travel as needed between these locations is necessary.

Do you share a passion for helping others and making a difference? Are you looking for more than just a job? Submit your resume today and join us in our commitment to working together to provide a “Best in Class” service!

Lux Dermatology has ten locations throughout California and Nevada, and is currently looking for a Medical Assistant for our Bakersfield California location.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing consistent, efficient, and excellent patient care daily while assisting the surgeon and handling supplies and equipment as necessary during surgical procedures while demonstrating proper aseptic/sterile technique during procedures.

Requirements:

· Minimum two years continuous experience in the medical field, dermatology preferred.

· Medical scribe experience required

· Excellent verbal and written skills

· High School Diploma/GED

· Medical Assistant graduate with certification

· Must be willing to travel up to 25 miles to other office locations if needed

Essential Duties:

· Patient intake

· Documentation of all patient medical history, purpose of visit

· Confidently explain all procedures to patients

· Prepare patients for exams and procedures

· Assist providers with exams and procedures

· Assist Mohs surgeon

· Scribe for providers

· Accurately enters all MIPS data into patient chart

· Prepare & administer medications to patients, as directed by the provider following safety protocol of 5 R’s

· Accurately enter prescriptions into system & send to correct pharmacy

· Call pharmacy when necessary

· Collect specimens

· Sterilize instruments using autoclave

· Correctly dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials

· Prior authorizations for medications, biologics, using specialized programs

· Obtaining pathology and lab results

· Clean and stock exam rooms daily

· Set up trays

· Log all cosmetic injectables and fillers

· Pre-fill syringes for daily use

· Maintain supply inventory

· Maintain equipment through proper usage and cleaning procedures

· Answer telephones and schedule appointments

· Compliance of all HIPAA rules and laws

· Knowledge of and ability to sell retail products

· Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills:

· Attention to detail with the ability to multi-task

· Maintain professionalism at all times

· Use proper telephone etiquette

· Maintain appropriate records for mileage reimbursement, product sales, etc.

· Travel to other Lux Dermatology sites as necessary

· Provide excellent customer service

· Ability to follow direction through verbal and/or written instructions with proper spelling skills and grammar to avoid mistakes or misunderstandings

· Intermediate computer skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Dependable and follow provided work schedule

· High level of emotional and professional maturity with strong interpersonal skills

· Capacity to adapt and thrive in a energetic environment

Schedule:

· Monday – Friday

· 8-Hour Shift

Certification:

· Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)/Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Dermatology
• Pediatrics
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23