Dermatologist Medical Assistant

Established Dermatology practice currently has 5 Full-time MA positions open in Centreville and Fairfax, VA - Requiring Medical Assistants with at least 2-3 years of recent Dermatology practice experience to join our tight-knit team full-time, by March 28th. Needing dedicated and compassionate Dermatology Clinical Assistants / Medical Assistants to join our dynamic team to provide essential support to dermatologists and healthcare professionals, with immediate Benefits to start *(full list of Benefits below)

• 2 MA openings @ Centreville, VA
• 3 MA openings in Fairfax, VA

START DATE: March 28th

PAYRATE: $23.09/hr - $27.78/hr - Granted based on experience

SHIFT: Mon to Fri, 8a - 5p (Full-time, 40 hours/week guaranteed)

• Volume of patients per day: 50 to 60
• One provider supported by 2-3 MA's
• EMR system used: EMA

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• MUST have 2 - 3 years of Dermatology setting experience
• Must have recent Dermatology practice experience as an MA
• Medical Assistance program (Certified / CMA preferred)
• Proficiency within EMR System: EMA "Electronic Medical Assistant"

Feedback will be provided to set up an interview in 24 - 48 hours MAX!

-------------- HOW TO APPLY--------------

1. If you are an experienced Medical Assistant with at LEAST 2 years of Dermatology experience, APPLY NOW with your updated resume. Then,
2. Call Leah @ 214-730-5175 to provide interview availability and be reached out to with more info ASAP!

BENEFITS: (begin immediately upon hire)

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Supplemental Insurance (@ no-cost)
• Paid weekly, on Fridays

JOB SUMMARY

• Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam and treatment
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms, procedure rooms or operative rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record patients' medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
• Ensure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatment
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, right drug and noting expiration date
• Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care instructions and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures.
• Under Provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Inspects sterile items prior to opening and lay supplies out on sterile field in an organized manner
• Assist physician with surgical procedure while maintaining sterile field
• Assess the patients condition throughout the exam, procedure or surgery according to the facilities policies and notify physician and RN of any indication of distress

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Dermatology Clinical setting for at least 2 to 3 years, recently, i.e. internal medicine.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Management and organizational skills to support the leadership
• Proficiency in medication administration and understanding of medical-surgical protocols.
• Strong patient service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of clinical systems for managing patient records and appointments.
• Ability to take vital signs accurately and respond to patient needs promptly.
• Familiarity with inhalation therapies is a plus but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification as a medical assistant required