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 reason for visit.
• Assists physicians with procedures such as suture removal, wart and mole removal, and minor surgeries.
• Prepares specimens for outside labs and submits results to physician.
• Schedules diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Facilitates referrals to other physicians.
• Contacts hospitals, pharmacies, and nursing homes regarding results and prescriptions.
• Pre-certifies medications and referrals with insurance professionals.
• Takes manual inventory of drugs and orders supplies.

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in taking patient vitals, injection/immunization procedures, charting and documentation, exam room preparation, infectious waste handling, sterile techniques and routine lab proce
• Oral communication skills
• Written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability in handling patient confidentiality
• Ability to work with peers in a team situation
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary 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.