Medical Assistant (49643)

Platinum Dermatology Partners LLC•Plantation, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Platinum Dermatology Partners is a network of high-quality dermatology clinics that focus on collaborative and innovative ideas to drive growth. We offer general dermatology, cosmetic, medical, plastic surgery, and cancer screening treatments. We have over 145 clinics, over 350 providers, and more than 2300 employees in clinics across Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, and Florida. We are a rapidly growing company that allows our doctors to focus on providing exceptional care without worrying about the operational side of the business. Our core values focus on collaboration, ownership, respect, excellence, authenticity, and integrity. Our purpose is to empower the practice of exceptional dermatology. Company Conformance Statements: In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following: Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. The ideal Medical Assistant I can put themselves in our patients’ shoes and demonstrate compassion and understanding while thriving in a fast-paced clinic. A successful Medical Assistant I is friendly, professional, and has a natural talent to always put our patients first in delivering unparalleled patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Continuing education in MIPS training and EMA data input required.
Must be able to support 15 patients per day on average.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Association of Certified Dermatology Techs online course within 6 weeks of onboarding.
Limited to no prior experience in dermatology required, though familiarity with basic dermatologic terminology and procedures is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Assists dermatologists in patient care tasks, including preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
Manages administrative duties like updating patient records and processing insurance forms.
Can perform basic dermatologic procedures such as biopsies, cryotherapy, and wound care under supervision if allowed by state regulations.
Educates patients on skincare routines and post-procedure care.
Provides patient support by answering questions and explaining procedures.
Understands patient flow through the clinic and maintains cleanliness and stocking of rooms.
Manages office supplies and inventory, including identifying low stock.
Ensures proper cleaning and sterilization techniques for surgical instruments.
Sets up biopsy trays correctly; captures clear and accurate photos of biopsy sites and forms.
Routes pathology biopsies to appropriate labs.
Proficient in electronic medical record (EMA) data entry, including patient history and medications.
Proficiently adds detailed patient information and MIPS documentation to completion
Manages and responds to patient messages including clear documentation under clinician direction.
Obtains and manages consent forms for procedures.
Takes and documents proper photos in EMA for biopsy sites and obtaining patient consents.
Adds new pharmacies, referring doctors, and patient PCP.
Can remove sutures under provider supervision
Participates consistently in responding to patient messages and tasks including clear documentation, under MD direction, as appropriate per clinic needs.