Medical Assistant

Platinum Dermatology Partners LLC•Coral Springs, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Platinum Dermatology Partners is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Skin Institute clinic in Coral Springs, Florida. The role supports providers and patients in a fast-paced dermatology clinic, delivering compassionate, professional care and helping keep back-office operations organized. The ideal candidate is friendly, attentive, and able to prioritize patient needs while working collaboratively and independently. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations, documents medical histories and current medications, and assists providers with medical record notes. The role also supports dermatology and cosmetic procedures, handles specimens and patient follow-up, maintains exam rooms and laboratory instruments, and performs other back-office duties as assigned. Employees are expected to produce quality work within deadlines, interact professionally, contribute effectively as team members, and communicate and coordinate with colleagues and other organizations as needed. Any employment offer is contingent on successful completion of pre-employment background checks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Medical Assistant training.
Two to three years of experience working as a medical assistant in a medical office.
Quality written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Strong phone etiquette.
Teamwork skills and a professional appearance and manner.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring when dealing with patients, coworkers, and others.
Ability to prioritize tasks, understand provider instructions, and know when to seek information or advice.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with electronic medical records.
Ability to operate office machines, bend and stoop to handle files and supplies, and move around to complete errands or deliveries.
Ability to handle sharps and chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant credential (preferred, but not required).
Prior dermatology and cosmetic experience.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to and from exam rooms and prepare them for examinations.
Enter complete medical histories and current medications into patient charts.
Scribe notes in patients’ medical records while assisting the Physician/Provider in the room.
Assist with setup for biopsies, excisions, suture removals, and cosmetic procedures.
Prepare and collect pathology/laboratory specimens.
Notify patients of results and schedule follow-up appointments.
Clean, organize, and stock exam rooms daily.
Maintain the laboratory, including cleaning and autoclaving instruments.
Perform other duties assigned to the back office.