Job Description

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Looking for an exciting career in Dermatology?

Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant (Certified MA a plus) to come on board Part Time in our Washington Heights location!

Position Summary
The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to licensed medical providers, as allowable by
law, to ensure appropriate patient care and efficient office operations. A Certified (Registered) Medical Assistant
supports providers and patients by handling various patient-care tasks related to management, organization, and
communication. The position requires accuracy, quality work, compassion, and timeliness, while attending to
patient needs.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
•Prepares patients for the visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room; providing
examination gowns and drape; helping them position themselves for the examination and/or treatment;
monitoring instruments, supplies, and equipment.
•Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital
signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
•Supports patient-care by helping providers during examinations; preparing specimens; performing basic
laboratory tests on site; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; authorizing drug
refills as directed; calling in prescriptions to pharmacies; removing sutures; changing dressings.
•Enters patients' vital statistics and information such as medications, test results, radiology, and laboratory
orders into the Electronic Health Record.
•Assists during medical examinations, as allowable by law
•Performs general office duties (e.g., answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms)
•Schedules follow up appointment if indicated by provider
•Returns patient calls by the end of the day
•Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Certified MA preferred

Phlebotomy experience

EMA experience is a plus!

Willing to travel

•High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
•1+ year of experience working as a medical assistant (dermatology experience strongly preferred)
•Knowledge of medical terminology
•Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation
•Friendly and compassionate disposition with strong interpersonal communication skills
•Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Salary Description


Pay commensurate with experience. Advanced Dermatology

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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