Medical Assistant

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Silver Spring, MD

20d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides assistance to licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings, delivering safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized patient care. The role supports patient examinations and treatment, surgical procedures, specimen handling, documentation, room preparation and cleaning, appointment coordination, emergency response, and supply and equipment management. The position follows organizational policies and procedures and supports a culture of high quality and customer service. This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable.
Management and organizational skills to support leadership of the function.
Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions, with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations.
Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional needs, and teammate support.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic-to-intermediate problem solving.
Basic-to-intermediate computer operation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Specialty knowledge of systems relating to the job function.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations for the position and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient advocate during examinations and treatment.
Interview patients and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Escort patients to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Record medical histories, medications, allergies, vital statistics, test results, and other information in medical records.
Ensure required consent forms are obtained before preparing patients for treatment.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, following medication-safety protocols.
Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care, and physician instructions to patients.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing instruments and materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
Authorize drug refills under provider direction and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Prepare and maintain clean, orderly treatment rooms.
Inspect sterile items before opening and organize supplies on the sterile field.
Assist physicians with surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile field.
Monitor patients’ conditions during examinations, procedures, and surgery, and notify the physician and RN of signs of distress.
Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day.
Dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials correctly.
Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests or admissions.
Inventory instruments, supplies, and equipment; assess needs and keep rooms stocked.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Document all procedures accurately and in a timely manner.
Respond to emergencies according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols, and know the location of relevant equipment and supplies.
Assist physicians during patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and ensure documentation follows facility policy.
Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
Follow policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service.
Perform other duties that may be necessary or in the organization’s best interest.