Medical Assistant

Integrated Dermatology•White Plains, MD

20h

About The Position

Integrated Dermatology Group is a leading national dermatology practice that acquires and partners with dermatology practices across the United States. The culture at IDG is a reflection of its people. Our environment is filled with hard-working, dynamic individuals who come together to ensure the success of our partner dermatologists. Collect patient information/history, taking vitals and performing screenings per provider guidelines. Use sterile technique to prepare procedure rooms and surgical trays. Comply with all company policies and procedures in adherence to HIPAA regulations. Obtain a pertinent patient history and physical, communicating the information back to the dermatologic surgeon. Describe removal of the lesion, repair options, and postoperative wound care. Assist with documentation in EMR. Record, manage, and update malignant and non-malignant pathology results in log. Drape and prepare surgical site while maintaining sterile field, numb surgical site by injecting local anesthesia, achieve hemostasis using handheld cautery device, bandage patients appropriately based on surgical site. Assist physician during all procedures (passing instruments, blotting, cutting sutures, etc). Additional direct patient care responsibilities available with experience. Gap year students welcome! Ideally, we are looking for at least a two-year commitment but will seriously consider exceptional candidates for a shorter one-year term bachelor's degree candidates interested in later going on to PA Nursing or Medical school.

Requirements

Have a passion for taking care of people
Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment
Must have reliable transportation
High school diploma or equivalent is required
A college graduate or other individual interested in exploring opportunities in an in-office surgical setting
Successful completion of the Medical Assistant program or equivalent hospital program preferred.
Minimum of one-year work experience in a medical practice preferred
Will train a motivated, hardworking candidate. No experience is necessary, although it will be viewed favorably.

Responsibilities

Collect patient information/history, taking vitals and performing screenings per provider guidelines.
Use sterile technique to prepare procedure rooms and surgical trays.
Comply with all company policies and procedures in adherence to HIPAA regulations.
Obtain a pertinent patient history and physical, communicating the information back to the dermatologic surgeon.
Describe removal of the lesion, repair options, and postoperative wound care.
Assist with documentation in EMR.
Record, manage, and update malignant and non-malignant pathology results in log.
Drape and prepare surgical site while maintaining sterile field, numb surgical site by injecting local anesthesia, achieve hemostasis using handheld cautery device, bandage patients appropriately based on surgical site.
Assist physician during all procedures (passing instruments, blotting, cutting sutures, etc).
Additional direct patient care responsibilities available with experience.