Medical Assistant

The role

This Medical Assistant will support physicians and providers in a dermatology and medical aesthetics group. Duties include preparing exam rooms, assisting with procedures, and managing patient documentation and referrals.

What you will do

• Prepares exam rooms and procedure trays
• Escorts patients and checks vital signs
• Interviews patients to assess needs and records visit details
• Assists physicians with procedures like suture removal and minor surgeries
• Prepares and packages specimens for outside labs
• Schedules diagnostic tests and procedures
• Facilitates referrals to other physicians
• Contacts hospitals, pharmacies, and nursing homes regarding patient care
• Pre-certifies medications and referrals with insurance
• Manages drug inventory and orders supplies

Required qualifications

• Ability in taking patient vitals, injection/immunization procedures, charting and documentation, exam room preparation, infectious waste handling, sterile techniques and routine lab procedures and col
• Oral communication skills
• Written communication skills
• Ability in handling patient confidentiality
• Ability to work with peers in a team situation
• Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
• Licensed medical assistant or further nursing degree

Nice to have

• Minimum of one year of previous experience in dermatology medical office
• Experience utilizing Modernizing Medicine / EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance

About the company

Optima Dermatology is a growing dermatology and medical aesthetics group with a mission to revolutionize skin care. They foster a collaborative, mission-driven, and hardworking environment.