Medical Assistant

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides assistance to licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings and delivers safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized care to patients. The position supports patient examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgeries; performs clinical and administrative tasks; and follows organizational policies and applicable safety, infection-control, and documentation procedures. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable.
Management and organizational skills to support leadership of the function.
Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions, with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations.
Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional needs, and teammates.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem-solving.
Basic to intermediate computer-operation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Specialty knowledge of systems related to the job function.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient advocate during examinations and treatment.
Interview patients, obtain medical information, and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Escort patients to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Record medical histories, medications, allergies, vital statistics, test results, and other information in medical records.
Ensure required consent forms are obtained before preparing patients for treatment.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, following medication safety protocols and checking expiration dates.
Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care, and physician instructions to patients.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment by providing instruments and materials, administering injections, removing sutures, and performing other assigned tasks.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies under provider direction.
Prepare and maintain clean, orderly treatment rooms.
Inspect sterile items before opening them and organize supplies on the sterile field.
Assist physicians with surgical procedures while maintaining the sterile field.
Monitor patients during examinations, procedures, and surgeries according to facility policies, and notify the physician and RN of signs of distress.
Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day; dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials correctly.
Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests or admissions.
Change wound dressings and greet patients arriving at the office or clinic.
Inventory and assess the need for instruments, supplies, and equipment, and keep rooms stocked.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Document all procedures accurately and promptly.
Respond to emergencies in accordance with nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols, and know the location and use of relevant equipment and supplies.
Assist physicians during patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and document events according to facility policy.
Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure equipment is in working order.
Follow all policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service.
Perform other duties as necessary or in the organization's best interest.