Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports providers and patients in a dermatology practice. Candidates must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate has clinical experience and a stable, long-term job history. The role includes hands-on clinical duties such as blood draws, injections, wound care, and assisting with procedures. The Medical Assistant must follow HIPAA requirements and safe OSHA practices and maintain accurate electronic health records. The schedule is an 8-hour shift. Travel to another office may be required for training.
Requirements
- Clinical experience is desired.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
- Organizational skills.
- Strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Positive, caring attitude toward patients.
- Teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- A job history exhibiting stability and longevity.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a patient advocate during examinations and treatment.
- Record patients’ medical histories and confirm the purpose of their visits.
- Ensure proper documentation is obtained before preparing patients for treatment.
- Prepare patients for examinations.
- Help providers examine and treat patients.
- Perform blood draws, injections, and wound care, and assist during procedures.
- Follow HIPAA requirements and safe OSHA practices.
- Maintain accurate electronic charts in the EHR.
- Educate patients.
- Return patient phone calls.
- Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Collect, document, and deliver laboratory specimens.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
