Medical Assistant

This position of for a busy general dermatology practice. The chosen candidate will perform as a MA at the Los Angeles based office which is a high volume location that provides medical dermatology services and some cosmetic services. The suitable candidate will manage both front office and back office activities.

Ideal candidate prefers a fast paced environment where the ability to anticipate the doctor's needs is required.

EMR experience is essential. You must consider yourself computer literate. Additionally, must be fluent in English and Spanish, with a high level of vocabulary (including medical vocabulary) and good grammar skills in both languages.

DUTIES

Front Office Duties

Front-office duties include telephone coverage, patient check-in with cheerful attitude, appointment scheduling, new patient registration, checking insurance eligibility and obtaining authorizations, collecting co-pays filling out and submitting insurance forms, sorting mail, scheduling lab tests, updating patient records, ordering supplies, maintaining physician calendar, maintaining unbilled visits, phoning in to and or electronically sending prescriptions to various pharmacies, protecting patient privacy and maintains HIPAA standards.

Back Office Duties

Back-office duties include escorting patients to exam or procedure room(s), taking patient medical histories, checking vital signs, changing the dressing on wounds, removing sutures, drawing blood, collecting lab specimens, updating patient demographic and clinical information into EMR system, scheduling medical procedures, instructing patients on proper usage of medications, sterilizing medical instruments and maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms, set-up and turning over exam rooms and trays for cosmetic, laser and surgical procedures and protecting patient privacy and maintains HIPAA standards.

QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for successful performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential qualifications include:

· Being English/Spanish bilingual.

· Computer literacy and some familiarity with electronic medical records.

· Pleasant personality.

· Ability to pass any applicable practice qualifying exam(s).

· Ability to work independently and as a team member.

· Demonstration of mature judgment, initiative and critical thinking.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to relate to diverse communities.

· Accuracy and attention to detail essential.

· Ability to read and implement written instructions.

· Professional appearance and attitude.

· Availability to work flexible hours, as required.

· A reliable and flexible means of transportation.

· Ability to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

· Desire to update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

· Protection of the dermatology practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

· Desire to enhance the dermatology practice’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

· Ability to be patient and other focused.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education/Experience:

Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and Medical Assistant

certification or equivalent combination of education and training/experience. Higher

educational qualifications desirable.

Five years MA experience desired, but other candidates with less experience will be

considered. Greater consideration will be given to candidates with dermatology experience.

· Physical Requirements:

Good physical health, ability to move freely, good coordination and good manual dexterity

required.

Compensation consistent with experience. Hours will be Monday through Friday.

If you think you would work well in our environment we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Part and Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $14.00 to $16.00 /hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Dermatology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person