Medical Assistant (Full Time)
About The Position
Schweiger is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for its Smithtown office. The Medical Assistant performs medical, clinical, and clerical tasks in a medical setting and helps provide high-quality patient care. The role is open to candidates without prior experience who have an interest in healthcare, teamwork experience, attention to detail, and schedule flexibility. The position may suit college graduates or gap-year students pursuing a path in healthcare. The schedule is 30 or more hours per week, with weekday availability and rotating Saturdays during operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Flexibility to help provide team coverage is needed. Schweiger describes its mission as creating the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for providers, support staff, and team members. The company operates dermatology and allergy practices across multiple states and provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services.
Requirements
- Open to candidates with no prior experience who have an interest in healthcare, teamwork experience, and attention to detail.
- Availability Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturdays; flexibility to help cover shifts in a team environment.
- Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems.
- Computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Excellent patient relations and customer service skills.
- Open availability to work weekdays and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Dermatology experience.
- Healthcare experience.
- Nationally Certified Medical Assistant credential.
Responsibilities
- Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere that enhances the quality of service and care for patients and providers.
- Assist physicians with medical, cosmetic, and laser procedures.
- Assist providers with recording 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 tasks and stock supplies and equipment as requested.
- Attend in-house training and continuing education opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including virtual care, HSA/FSA, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first of the month after hire for full-time employees.
- 401(k) eligibility after 30 days of employment.
- Company-sponsored short-term disability for employees outside California.
- Pre-tax savings for public transit commuters.
- An additional personal holiday for the employee’s birthday.
- Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products and cosmetic services.
- Positive work environment with tools to do the job and grow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
