Medical Assistant - GAP - Seattle, WA

The role

The Medical Assistant / Gap supports dermatology physicians by delivering patient care. Duties include patient rooming, updating medical histories, and assisting with dermatological procedures.

What you will do

• Collaborate with a team to manage an average patient volume of up to 40 patients daily
• Document patient histories, including HPI, medical, surgical, and family history, medications, and allergies
• Prepare and assist with dermatological and cosmetic procedures
• Administer local anesthesia and remove sutures as directed
• Ensure strict adherence to sterile techniques and infection control practices
• Perform scribing responsibilities, including inputting templates and chart notes
• Process prescription refills and manage prior authorizations
• Log pathology samples and coordinate with appropriate laboratories
• Operate specialized equipment such as Narrowband UVB and photodynamic therapy units
• Maintain and replenish liquid nitrogen containers

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of medical assistant experience
• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
• Lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Nice to have

• experience in dermatology

About the company

phynetdermatology