Medical Assistant
About The Position
Golden State Dermatology is a physician-led and owned dermatology group with more than 37 locations across California. The group provides medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services for skin, hair, and nail conditions, including Mohs micrographic 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 multitasking and managing clinical and administrative tasks to support timely care and an excellent patient experience. The position is part-time at the Carmel location, scheduled three days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Additional duties may be assigned by the Practice Manager according to the practice's needs.
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 plans, and HMOs.
- Experience with EClinicalWorks, EMA, or other EMR software.
Responsibilities
- Prepare exam and treatment rooms with the necessary instruments and supplies, and clean and stock 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 consistently and accurately completed in the medical record.
- Assist with scheduling patient tests and treatments.
- Assist dermatology providers during surgical procedures, including excisions, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic dermatology procedures.
- Support the front desk by answering phones, scheduling patients, and helping staff determine when reception assistance is needed after back-office duties are addressed.
- Clean and perform spore testing on the autoclave, 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 attentive, compassionate service that helps patients feel welcome, comfortable, and well cared for.
Benefits
- 40% off products and procedures, with the ability to participate in free annual injectable events.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Safe Harbor 401(k) match of up to 4%.
- Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program counseling.
- 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
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
