Medical Assistant (50092)
About The Position
Platinum Dermatology Partners is a network of high-quality dermatology clinics offering general dermatology, cosmetic, medical, plastic surgery, and cancer screening treatments. With over 145 clinics, 350+ providers, and 2300+ employees across multiple states, the company focuses on empowering doctors to provide exceptional care by handling operational aspects. Core values include collaboration, ownership, respect, excellence, authenticity, and integrity. The ideal Medical Assistant I is compassionate, understanding, friendly, and professional, thriving in a fast-paced clinic while prioritizing unparalleled patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Limited to no prior experience in dermatology required, though familiarity with basic dermatologic terminology and procedures is beneficial.
- Continuing education in MIPS training and EMA data input required.
- Must be able to support 15 patients per day on average.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of the Association of Certified Dermatology Techs online course within 6 weeks of onboarding.
Responsibilities
- Assists dermatologists in patient care tasks, including preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
- Manages administrative duties like updating patient records and processing insurance forms.
- Can perform basic dermatologic procedures such as biopsies, cryotherapy, and wound care under supervision if allowed by state regulations.
- Educates patients on skincare routines and post-procedure care.
- Provides patient support by answering questions and explaining procedures.
- Understands patient flow through the clinic and maintains cleanliness and stocking of rooms.
- Manages office supplies and inventory, including identifying low stock.
- Ensures proper cleaning and sterilization techniques for surgical instruments.
- Sets up biopsy trays correctly; captures clear and accurate photos of biopsy sites and forms.
- Routes pathology biopsies to appropriate labs.
- Proficient in electronic medical record (EMA) data entry, including patient history and medications.
- Proficiently adds detailed patient information and MIPS documentation to completion
- Manages and responds to patient messages including clear documentation under clinician direction.
- Obtains and manages consent forms for procedures.
- Takes and documents proper photos in EMA for biopsy sites and obtaining patient consents.
- Adds new pharmacies, referring doctors, and patient PCP.
- Can remove sutures under provider supervision
- Participates consistently in responding to patient messages and tasks including clear documentation, under MD direction, as appropriate per clinic needs.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Short-term/Long-term disability
- Life and other voluntary plans
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid Time-Off
- Company-Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
