Medical Assistant
About The Position
Our busy Dermatology practice is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team! This role involves utilizing an Electronic Medical Record system and assisting physicians with both administrative and clinical duties. The Medical Assistant will interview patients to obtain their medical history, record vital statistics and test results, and maintain patient medical files. Responsibilities also include cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment, assisting physicians during examinations, and maintaining clean treatment rooms. A commitment to established office policies, promoting a safe environment, and ensuring patient needs are met efficiently and courteously is essential. The role also requires responding to physician needs before, during, and after patient exams, and handling incoming calls and patient check-ins professionally.
Requirements
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to work with confidential information and under pressure
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Demonstrates initiative
- Team player
- Minimum: 1 to 5 years of work experience in a medical setting
- High School Diploma is required
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience with Electronic Medical Record EHR
- Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma or Associate degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Utilize Electronic Medical Record system
- Assists physicians by performing administrative and clinical duties
- Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.
- Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.
- Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and instruments.
- Assists physicians during examination by handing over instruments and materials.
- Cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.
- Demonstrate a commitment to maintain work practices that comply with established office policy and procedures.
- Promote a safe environment for patients, visitors and peers.
- Oversee and ensure that patients’ needs are met and that patients are served in an efficient and patient friendly manner
- Respond to staff doctor needs before, during, and after patient exam
- Answer incoming telephone calls, greet and check in patients in a professional, courteous, and timely manner
Benefits
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
