Medical Assistant - All West Michigan Dermatology Offices

West Michigan Dermatology • Grandville, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The MAs that do best in our fast paced and busy Dermatology practice are driven, dependable and team oriented. They must be self-motivated and able multi-task while upholding our vision to provide compassionate service and exceptional care for our patients.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and site labeling.
• Excellent knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Skilled in using IPADs and willingness to learn EMR
• Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, patients and managers.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and recognizes the need for cost containment by following practices that minimize waste.
• Employees must be able to maneuver their way around an exam room with ease.
• Employees must have excellent fine motor skills and manual dexterity as they are required to use their hands to handle surgical instruments, syringes, and other medical equipment.
• Proper instrument handling and adherence to infection protection protocols is required.
• Use of chemicals for disinfection purposes is required.
• Manual dexterity for injections and assistance with surgical procedures is required.
• The employee must have close and distant visual acuity and proper depth perception.
• Use of PPE such as gloves, face shields and face masks is expected.
• The employee is expected to be able to handle and sterilize surgical instruments safely and responsibly.
• MA, RMA, CMA or CNA with a minimum two years of experience in a clinical setting or Bachelors of Science in a health-related field or 6 months of clinical hands on experience in a dermatology practice with a requirement to become a Certified Dermatology Tech within 6 months of employment.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Dermatology setting is preferred but we will train the right candidate.
• Experience in the following disciplines is helpful: wound care, plastic surgery, and facial surgery.
• Familiarity with CLIA and OSHA requirements a plus as well as Safety and Infection Prevention standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily clinic preparation duties which include: stocking rooms, monitoring inventory levels, filling liquid nitrogen canisters, drawing up Lidocaine syringes, refrigerating medications when they are delivered, sterilizing instruments, and other duties as directed by clinical team leads.
• Rooms patients in an efficient and timely manner.
• Utilizes EMR to document or update the patient’s medical history, chief complaint and medication list.
• Functions as a scribe during the visit by accurately documenting the impression and plan and entering in new prescriptions, and providing patient education regarding wound care and medication instructions.
• Assists with excisions and biopsies. Performs surgical tasks such as site preparation, numbing the surgical site, taking photos of the site, preparing specimens for pathology and suture removals.
• Monitors “tasks” in the EMR and addresses them in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Performs instrument sterilization and prepares surgical packs as needed.
• Must be able to work collaboratively as part of a team of physicians, PAs, LPNs, MAs, registration staff and management.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines at all times to ensure that patient privacy is always protected.
• Maintains knowledge of departmental processes and protocols, participates in learning opportunities, all-staff training sessions, special projects, etc. as directed by the clinical team leads or the site manager.
• Other tasks as directed by management and clinical team leads.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health dental, vision benefits for full time employees
• Retirement package
• PTO accrual and holiday benefits
• Employee discounts on products and services
• An environment that encourages professional growth and development.
• Mileage reimbursement will be paid in accordance with our Mileage Reimbursement Policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level