Medical Assistant
About The Position
Platinum Dermatology Partners is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Santa Ana, California clinic. The ideal candidate is compassionate, friendly, professional, and able to thrive in a fast-paced clinic while prioritizing patient care. The Medical Assistant supports providers and clinic operations by preparing patients and exam rooms, documenting medical information, assisting with procedures, handling specimens and follow-up, and maintaining instruments and supplies. Employees are expected to perform quality work within deadlines, interact professionally, contribute to the team, and coordinate effectively with others.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Medical Assistant training.
- 2–3 years of experience working as a medical assistant in a medical office.
- Strong 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 care when interacting with patients, coworkers, and others.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, understand provider instructions, and know when to seek information or advice.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with electronic medical records.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Medical Assistant credential.
- Prior dermatology and cosmetic experience.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to and from exam rooms and prepare them for examinations.
- Enter complete medical histories and patients’ current medications into their charts.
- Scribe notes in patients’ medical records while assisting the Physician or Provider in the room.
- Assist with setting up biopsies, excisions, suture removals, and cosmetic procedures.
- Prepare and collect pathology and laboratory specimens.
- Notify patients of results and schedule follow-up appointments.
- Clean and organize exam rooms daily and keep them stocked.
- Maintain the laboratory, including cleaning and autoclaving instruments.
- Perform other duties as assigned to the back office.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Life and other voluntary plans
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
