Medical Assistant (Full Time)

Schweiger Dermatology Group • Town of Oneonta, NY

8d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Schweiger is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for its West Oneonta office. The Medical Assistant performs medical, clinical, and clerical tasks in a medical setting while supporting providers and helping deliver high-quality patient care. Previous healthcare and dermatology experience are required. Dermatology experience is also described as preferred in the job summary, while the qualifications section lists it as required.

Requirements

• Previous healthcare experience.
• Dermatology experience (listed as required in the qualifications section).
• Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent patient relations and customer service skills.
• Availability to work weekdays and weekends, including rotating Saturdays, and flexibility to help cover in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Nationally Certified Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere that enhances the quality of service and care offered to patients and providers.
• Assist physicians with medical, cosmetic, and laser procedures.
• Assist providers with recording treatments, medications, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorizations, and procedures within established guidelines.
• Understand patient flow and anticipate the provider’s next steps to the best of their ability.
• Prepare rooms before and after patients, including checking equipment at the beginning of each shift to ensure it is working properly.
• Provide pre-care and post-care treatment instructions as needed.
• Scan retail and cosmetic products and medical supplies daily, and alert the Head MA and/or GM when supplies are low.
• Perform inventory tasks and stock supplies and equipment as requested.
• Attend in-house training and continuing education opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including virtual care, HSA/FSA, dental, and vision for eligible full-time employees, effective the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) eligibility after 30 days of employment.
• Company-sponsored short-term disability for employees outside California.
• Pre-tax savings for public transit commuters.
• An additional personal holiday for the employee’s birthday.
• Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products and cosmetic services.
• Positive work environment with tools to do the job and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed