Medical Assistant

The role

This Medical Assistant will support physicians and other providers with patient procedures and clinical tasks. Duties include preparing exam rooms, taking vitals, and managing lab specimens 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 reason for visit
• Assists physicians with procedures such as suture removal and minor surgeries
• Prepares specimens for outside labs
• Schedules diagnostic tests and procedures
• Facilitates referrals to other physicians
• Contacts hospitals, pharmacies, and nursing homes regarding results and orders
• Pre-certifies medications and referrals with insurance
• Takes manual inventory of drugs 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. Their mission is to revolutionize skin care through a highly engaged and mission-driven team.