Medical Assistant

Westlake Dermatology P A • Alamo Heights, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Westlake Dermatology has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Medical Assistant to assist a provider at our San Antonio Alamo Heights office. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician with patient care, including obtaining history, chief complaint, and consents; assisting with cosmetic procedures (including Botox, fillers, etc.); preparing exam rooms; escorting patients to room; preparing them for provider; and assisting in patient education regarding aftercare protocols and what to expect after treatment. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, EHR charting, stocking of rooms, and turnover of rooms. Medical Assistant is responsible for reviewing and managing schedule to ensure appointments are scheduled appropriately and supplies needed for procedure are available.

Requirements

• High school diploma plus either completion of a college degree or a Medical Assistant program
• Excellent communication skills
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment
• Well-organized with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Empathetic with patient needs and concerns
• Ability to work well with provider, anticipating their needs in regard to patient treatment
• Knowledge of medical and skin care terminology
• Proficient with general computer skills
• Able to stand for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Prior EHR (EMA) experience
• Prior dermatology or plastic surgery experience
• Medical assistant certification
• 1-2 years of prior experience in a dermatology or cosmetic/surgical clinic setting working as a medical assistant or clinical assistant

Responsibilities

• Assisting the physician with patient care, including obtaining history, chief complaint, and consents
• Assisting with cosmetic procedures (including Botox, fillers, etc.)
• Preparing exam rooms
• Escorting patients to room and preparing them for provider
• Assisting in patient education regarding aftercare protocols and what to expect after treatment
• EHR charting
• Stocking of rooms
• Turnover of rooms
• Reviewing and managing schedule to ensure appointments are scheduled appropriately
• Ensuring supplies needed for procedure are available

Benefits

• 401K options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree