Medical Assistant (Full Time)

Schweiger Dermatology Group • Smithtown, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Schweiger is a dermatology practice providing medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services. The full-time Medical Assistant role is based at the Smithtown office and performs clinical, medical, and clerical tasks to support patients and providers. The role is open to applicants without prior experience who have an interest in healthcare, are detail-oriented, and work well as part of a team.

The schedule is 30 or more hours per week, Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, within operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Flexibility to help cover shifts in a team environment is needed.

Requirements

• Interest in healthcare; prior experience is not required.
• Teamwork experience and attention to detail.
• 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.
• Availability to work weekdays and weekends, including rotating Saturdays, with flexibility to help cover shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Dermatology experience.
• Healthcare experience.
• Nationally Certified Medical Assistant credential.

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere to enhance the quality of service and care offered to patients and providers.
• Assist physicians with medical, cosmetic, and laser procedures.
• Record prescribed treatments, medications, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorizations, and procedures within established guidelines.
• Understand patient flow and anticipate providers’ 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

• Medical insurance, including virtual care, for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week, effective the first of the month after hire.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account access for full-time employees, effective the first of the month after hire.
• Dental and vision insurance for full-time employees, effective the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) after 30 days of employment.
• Company-sponsored short-term disability for employees outside California.
• Pre-tax savings for public transit commuters.
• Birthday as an additional personal holiday.
• Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products and cosmetic services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed