Medical Assistant - Riverdale (Full Time)

Schweiger Dermatology - Riverdale, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Riverdale, NJ

251-500 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Schweiger Dermatology Group is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant for our Riverdale Office. The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing the highest quality of medical, clinical, and clerical tasks in a medical setting. Previous healthcare experience is required. The position involves promoting a professional and welcoming atmosphere to enhance the quality of service and care offered to patients and for respective provider(s).

Responsibilities

• Assist physician in medical, cosmetic and laser procedures
• Assist provider in recording prescribed treatments, medications, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorization and procedures within established guidelines
• Understand provider to patient flow and anticipate provider's next steps to the best of their ability
• Prep rooms before and after patients, including checking all equipment at the beginning of each shift to ensure all is in proper working order
• Provide pre-care and post-care treatment instructions as needed
• Daily scan all retail and cosmetic products and medical supplies and alert Head MA and/or GM of any low level supplies
• Perform inventory responsibilities and stocking of supplies and equipment as requested
• Attend all in-house training and continued education opportunities

Requirements

• Healthcare experience required
• Nationally Certified Medical Assistant preferred
• Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems
• Must be computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Excellent patient relation and customer services skills
• Open availability to work during weekdays and weekends

Benefits

• Medical (TeleHealth included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision by 1st of the month after hire date
• Company HSA contribution
• Eligible for 401K
• Your birthday is an additional personal holiday
• Company Sponsored Short Term Disability
• Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters
• Employee discounts on Schweiger Dermatology Group skin care products & cosmetic services