Medical Assistant

Golden State Dermatology•Beverly Hills, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Golden State Dermatology is a rapidly expanding physician-led and owned dermatology group with over 45 locations across California. We are a premier medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology group specializing in a wide range of conditions and procedures, including skin, hair, and nail issues, Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer, cosmetic skincare, anti-aging treatments, body contouring, and plastic surgery. This full-time position requires travel between Beverly Hills, Encino, and Torrance.

Requirements

Demonstrated skills in technical data interpretation and ability to troubleshoot.
Demonstrated ability to take and follow direction and to know who the resources are for their direction.
Understanding of the equipment used daily, including cryostat and staining equipment.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization in order to achieve the desired results.
Commitment to the successful achievement of the Mohs team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team.
Willingness to travel to regional Mohs surgery offices to perform Mohs technician responsibilities on an as needed basis.

Nice To Haves

Ensure procedures and processes are in place that lead to delivery of quality results and continually reassess their effectiveness to achieve continuous improvement.
Attention to detail, compassionate approach, and dedication to patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Preparing exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
Ensuring all treatment rooms are cleaned and stocked at the end of the workday.
Reviewing patient history, visit reason, medications, and patient understanding of procedures, and making notes in EMA.
Ensuring MIPS information is consistently and accurately completed in the medical record.
Assisting with scheduling of patient's tests and treatments.
Assisting dermatology providers during surgical procedures, such as excisions, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic dermatology procedures.
Providing support to the front desk by answering phones, scheduling patients, and assisting staff in determining the need for reception assistance once all back-office duties are addressed.
Cleaning and performing spore testing on the autoclave, following scheduled maintenance, and keeping accurate records.
Checking the expiration dates on medications and samples, maintaining records of date checks.
Keeping the biopsy book, slides, and pathology reports up to date, and recording results in patient charts.
Processing prescription refills in accordance with established procedures.
Ensuring authorization for prescriptions as needed.
Consistently demonstrating responsibility in managing the pathology and culture log.
Multitasking and task management to ensure timely completion of all responsibilities.
Performing additional job duties as assigned by the Practice Manager based on the practice's needs.
Ensuring exceptional service for patients, making them feel welcome, comfortable, and well-cared for during their visit.