Medical Assistant

Woodruff Institute Llc•Naples, FL

13d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is part of the team at The Woodruff Institute, supporting a Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery practice and its outpatient delivery of dermatologic and aesthetic care. The role assists clinical staff with patient care and practice functions in accordance with established policies and procedures, emphasizing personalized, high-quality care in an elegant environment. The work takes place in a fast-paced medical office. There may be a risk of exposure to communicable diseases, and office temperatures are kept low to minimize the spread of germs and bacteria. Limited travel between practice locations may be required based on business needs or provider assignment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience using an iPad or similar tablet.
Ability to multitask.
Customer focus.
Empathy and compassion.
Ability to work as a member of a tight team.
Safety focus.
Certification as a Medical Assistant, with recredentialing required every two years.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide the necessary identification and work authorization documents.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher.
One to three years of experience as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned start-of-day tasks.
Greet patients and escort them to examination rooms.
Interview patients to verify demographics, medical history, and purpose of visit.
Prepare patients for examinations or surgical procedures.
Record physical examinations, document assessments and plans, and complete diagnostic coding.
Complete lab slips and other forms as necessary.
Perform wound dressing changes and suture removals, and prepare and administer injections.
Educate patients about treatment procedures, medications, and physician instructions.
Follow universal precautions to protect patients, providers, and self.
Send electronic prescriptions as necessary.
Comply with HIPAA requirements by completing and safeguarding medical records and maintaining confidentiality.
Comply with OSHA requirements for cleaning and sterilizing instruments and disposing of contaminated supplies.
Assist with patient phone calls and emails as necessary.
Complete assigned end-of-day tasks.