Medical Assistant

Golden State Dermatology • Simi Valley, CA

20d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Golden State Dermatology is a physician-led and owned dermatology group with more than 37 locations across California, specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. The Medical Assistant partners with providers and guides patients through their treatment, helping ensure patients feel welcome, comfortable, and well cared for. The role requires substantial multitasking and task management to complete responsibilities on time. 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 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 patients’ tests and treatments.
• Assist dermatology providers during procedures, including 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 those 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 are obtained as needed.
• Manage the pathology and culture log responsibly.
• Provide exceptional, compassionate patient service.

Benefits

• 40% off products and procedures and the opportunity to participate in free annual injectable events.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance 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.

What This Job Offers

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