Our busy dermatology practice is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team. The role involves escorting patients, assisting physicians with exams and procedures, administering medications, performing tests, and assisting patients with medication and wound care questions. Responsibilities also include filing charts, handling telephone messages, processing patient messages, cleaning and restocking exam rooms, and sterilizing instruments.
Good To Have:- Dermatology experience
- Front desk experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Medical Assisting Certification
Must Have:- Escort patients to exam rooms
- Assist physicians with exams and procedures, administer medications, and perform tests
- Assist patients with questions about medications and wound care
- File charts; ensure all related reports, labs, and information are available in patients' medical records before their appointment
- Take telephone messages; provide feedback and answer patient/physician/pharmacy calls
- Process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians
- Clean and restock examination rooms
- Sterilize instruments
- Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
- Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
- Excellent computer skills
- 1+ year(s) of Medical Assistant experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA, and OSHA regulation
- EMR experience
- High school diploma or equivalent