Medical Assistant (50252)

Platinum Dermatology Partners LLC•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Platinum Dermatology Partners is a network of high-quality dermatology clinics that focuses on collaborative and innovative ideas to drive growth, offering general dermatology, cosmetic, medical, plastic surgery, and cancer screening treatments. The company has over 145 clinics, over 350 providers, and more than 2300 employees across Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, and Florida. They are a rapidly growing company that empowers doctors to focus on exceptional care by handling operational aspects. The core values include collaboration, ownership, respect, excellence, authenticity, and integrity. The ideal Medical Assistant I is compassionate, understanding, and thrives in a fast-paced clinic, demonstrating professionalism and a natural talent for prioritizing unparalleled patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Limited to no prior experience in dermatology required.
Continuing education in MIPS training and EMA data input required.
Must be able to support 15 patients per day on average.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a medical assisting program and/or certification.
Familiarity with basic dermatologic terminology and procedures is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Assists dermatologists in patient care tasks, including preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
Manages administrative duties like updating patient records and processing insurance forms.
Can perform basic dermatologic procedures such as biopsies, cryotherapy, and wound care under supervision if allowed by state regulations.
Educates patients on skincare routines and post-procedure care.
Provides patient support by answering questions and explaining procedures.
Understands patient flow through the clinic and maintains cleanliness and stocking of rooms.
Manages office supplies and inventory, including identifying low stock.
Ensures proper cleaning and sterilization techniques for surgical instruments.
Sets up biopsy trays correctly; captures clear and accurate photos of biopsy sites and forms.
Routes pathology biopsies to appropriate labs.
Proficient in electronic medical record (EMA) data entry, including patient history and medications.
Proficiently adds detailed patient information and MIPS documentation to completion.
Manages and responds to patient messages including clear documentation under clinician direction.
Obtains and manages consent forms for procedures.
Takes and documents proper photos in EMA for biopsy sites and obtaining patient consents.
Adds new pharmacies, referring doctors, and patient PCP.
Can remove sutures under provider supervision.
Participates consistently in responding to patient messages and tasks including clear documentation, under MD direction, as appropriate per clinic needs.