Medical Assistant
About The Position
Golden State Dermatology is a physician-led and owned dermatology group with more than 40 locations across California and Colorado. The group provides medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services, including care for skin, hair, and nail conditions, Mohs surgery, cosmetic skincare, anti-aging, body contouring, and plastic surgery. The Medical Assistant partners with providers and guides patients through their treatment. The role involves preparing and maintaining clinical rooms, supporting patient care and surgical procedures, maintaining medical records and logs, and assisting the front desk as needed. It requires substantial multitasking and task management to complete responsibilities on time. The main goal is to provide exceptional service and help patients feel welcome, comfortable, and well cared for. The Practice Manager may assign additional duties based on practice needs. The position is full-time at the Colorado Springs Union GSM location in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a listed salary range of $23.00–$25.00 per hour.
Nice To Haves
- Customer service skills or a patient-centered mindset.
- Previous dermatology, healthcare, or aesthetics experience.
- Knowledge of insurance carriers, such as Medicare, commercial, and HMO plans.
- Experience with EClinicalWorks, EMA, or other EMR software.
Responsibilities
- Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies; clean and restock rooms at the end of the workday.
- Review patient history, reason for visit, medications, and understanding of procedures, and document notes in EMA.
- Ensure MIPS information is completed consistently and accurately in the medical record.
- Assist with scheduling patient tests and treatments.
- Assist dermatology providers during excisions, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic dermatology procedures.
- Support the front desk by answering phones, scheduling patients, and helping determine when reception assistance is needed after back-office duties are addressed.
- Clean the autoclave, perform spore testing, follow scheduled maintenance, and maintain accurate records.
- Check expiration dates on medications and samples and maintain records of date checks.
- Keep the biopsy book, slides, and pathology reports up to date and record results in patient charts.
- Process prescription refills according to established procedures and ensure prescription authorizations as needed.
- Manage the pathology and culture log responsibly.
- Provide welcoming, compassionate, patient-centered service.
- Complete additional duties assigned by the Practice Manager based on practice needs.
Benefits
- 40% off products and procedures and the ability to participate in free annual injectable events.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
- Safe Harbor 401(k) match up to 4%.
- Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program counseling.
- Exclusive discounts for theme parks, attractions, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets.
- PTO accrual beginning on the first day of employment.
- Nine paid holidays for employees who work over 20 hours in a pay period.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
