Medical Assistant Float (Dermatology)

Anne Arundel Dermatology • Fayetteville, NC

21d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Medical Assistant/triage position for an individual who can float daily to all four office locations: Pinehurst, Fayetteville, Rockingham, and Laurinburg, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 AM and 5 PM. The Medical Assistant will join outpatient dermatology clinics and assist Physicians and other Providers by preparing procedure trays, ensuring adequate supplies for the department, and assisting with patient care. Anne Arundel Dermatology was founded over 50 years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services. The company has assembled a group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states, with over 300 clinicians and 110+ locations in 7 states. Anne Arundel Dermatology is committed to providing exceptional care to both patients and staff, offering continual training and education, staying updated on the latest developments in dermatology, and providing new associates with intensive hands-on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

Requirements

• Able to triage patient concerns.
• Be familiar with and compliant OSHA/HIPAA, infection control & Blood Borne Pathogen Standards.
• Experience measuring vital signs and preparing patients for appointments.
• Experience administering injections.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 codes.
• Knowledge of office financial policies.
• Basic computer skills and experience in EMR utilization.
• Able to operate standard office equipment (i.e. computer, fax, copier, scanner, etc)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work in an effective, cooperative, and courteous manner with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Must be able to travel to satellite offices as needed
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to spell, sort and file materials correctly alphabetically or numerically.
• High School Graduate or GED required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program, Certified Nursing Assistant program or completion of a bachelor’s degree program in the pre-med or pre-physician assistant track.
• CPR certified.
• 1-2 years of recent experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or other clinical patient care experience.
• Previous experience in Dermatology.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document intake.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Organize patient flow.
• Setup procedure tray, instruments, and equipment according to instructions.
• Assist providers with dermatology procedures.
• Prepare Path/lab specimens, route to correct lab directed by patient insurance plan.
• Respond to patient questions in office and on phone as instructed.
• Review and address clinical task lists and nurse line messages.
• Calibrate, clean, sterilize and inventory all equipment & instruments according to schedule. Keep appropriate records of maintenance.
• Maintain medication supplies, discard out-of-date supplies, and keep appropriate records.
• Maintain infection control and make sure supply rooms and cabinets are stocked.
• Ordering, sorting, restocking and inventory of all supplies.
• Accurately document patient information and scribe provider notes in the EMR.
• Assist with administration of local anesthetic.
• Ensure all phone messages, faxes, and interdepartmental mail are addressed in a timely manner.
• Must maintain HIPAA compliance
• Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance – effective 1st of the month after date of start
• Short-term and long-term disability, Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity – Effective the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement Savings account
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees