Medical Assistant Supervisor- Dermatology
About The Position
The Medical Assistant Supervisor hires, trains, supervises and evaluates department medical assistants. He/she assists physicians as they assess, examine and treat patients and updates electronic medical record (EMR). Responsibilities include patient flow management, and assisting with medical and/or minor surgical procedures and tests on patients. Tests may include allergy patch tests, biopsies and phlebotomy. Acts as the liaison to physicians to assure patient satisfaction with their visit. In addition, maintains and orders the clinical and non-clinical supplies for their area.
Requirements
- High School graduate or GED equivalent is required.
- Successful completion of an approved medical assistants program is required.
- Medical Assistant certification is required.
- A minimum of two years of experience as a medical assistant supervisor in an outpatient setting is required.
- Must have a pleasant personality and experience dealing with the public and patients with special needs.
- Ability to work under pressure with a positive attitude and ability to organize information for quick retrieval is required.
- Computer skills, medical terminology, and experience with office assessments necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer three or more years of experience in a physician office, hospital or ambulatory care facility as a Certified Medical Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Supervises department medical assistants including hiring, training and performance evaluation.
- Established schedule for medical assistants in clinic.
- Escorts patients to exam rooms and ensures proper identification by confirming name, and date of birth.
- Performs and documents vital signs as needed, clinical care quality measures, and medical history information.
- Directly assists physicians in the performance of medical/surgical procedures as directed.
- Remains proficient and knowledgeable regarding the use and documentation requirements within information technology systems within established scope of practice.
- Adheres to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the iSCORE values of Jefferson.
Benefits
- Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
- Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
- All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
