Medical Assistant (Per Diem)

Schweiger Dermatology Group • Bay Shore, NY

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Schweiger is hiring a per diem Medical Assistant for its Bay Shore office. The Medical Assistant performs medical, clinical, and clerical tasks in a medical setting and helps provide a professional, welcoming atmosphere for patients and providers. The role supports physicians during medical, cosmetic, and laser procedures; documents treatments and related information; prepares rooms and equipment; provides care instructions; and helps maintain supplies and inventory. The position is open to candidates without prior experience who are interested in healthcare, work well with a team, are detail-oriented, and have a flexible schedule.

The schedule is per diem, with availability Monday through Friday and rotating Saturdays during operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Flexibility to help cover shifts in a team environment is needed.

Schweiger describes a positive work environment with tools to do the job and opportunities to grow. The posting lists benefits for full-time and part-time employees, including dental and vision coverage and 401(k); the role is identified as per diem, and no role-specific benefit eligibility is stated. Hourly pay is $19–$24.

Requirements

• Open availability to work weekdays and weekends, including rotating Saturdays, within operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Flexibility to help cover shifts in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented and able to work as part of a team.
• Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems.
• Computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong patient relations and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Dermatology experience.
• Healthcare experience.
• Nationally Certified Medical Assistant certification.
• Interest in healthcare; prior experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere to enhance the quality of service and care for patients and providers.
• Assist physicians with medical, cosmetic, and laser procedures.
• Assist providers in recording prescribed treatments, medications, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorizations, and procedures within established guidelines.
• Understand patient flow and anticipate the provider’s next steps to the best of their ability.
• Prepare rooms before and after patients and check equipment at the beginning of each shift to ensure it is working properly.
• Provide pre-care and post-care treatment instructions as needed.
• Scan retail and cosmetic products and medical supplies daily, and alert the Head MA and/or General Manager when supplies are low.
• Perform inventory responsibilities and stock supplies and equipment as requested.
• Attend in-house training and continuing education opportunities.

Benefits

• Dental and vision coverage for part-time employees, beginning on the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) after 30 days of employment.
• Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products and cosmetic services.
• Positive work environment with tools to perform the job and opportunities to grow.
• Full-time employee benefits listed in the posting include medical coverage (including virtual care), HSA/FSA, dental and vision coverage beginning the first of the month after hire, company-sponsored short-term disability for non-California employees, pre-tax public transit savings, and an additional personal holiday for the employee’s birthday.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed