Medical Assistant

Platinum Dermatology Partners LLC•Wellington, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Platinum Dermatology Partners is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Wellington, Florida clinic. The Medical Assistant supports providers and delivers compassionate, patient-first care in a fast-paced dermatology clinic. The role includes preparing patients and exam rooms, maintaining medical records, assisting with procedures, handling specimens and laboratory maintenance, and completing other back-office duties. The ideal candidate is friendly, professional, organized, and able to work independently while coordinating effectively with colleagues. Platinum Dermatology Partners is a network of dermatology clinics offering general dermatology, cosmetic, medical, plastic surgery, and cancer screening treatments. The company reports more than 145 clinics, 350 providers, and 2,300 employees across Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, and Florida. Its stated core values are collaboration, ownership, respect, excellence, authenticity, and integrity, and its purpose is to empower the practice of exceptional dermatology. Employees are expected to perform quality work within deadlines, interact professionally with employees, customers, and suppliers, contribute effectively as team members, and work independently while communicating and coordinating with others. Employment offers are 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 in a medical office as a medical assistant.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Strong phone etiquette.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Professional appearance and mannerisms.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and care 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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant certification is preferred but not required.
Prior dermatology and cosmetic experience is preferred.

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 examination room.
Assist with setup for 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 assigned to the back office.