Medical Assistant - Brusly/Gonzales, LA

PhyNet Dermatology LLC (External)•Brusly, LA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting dermatology physicians by delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include patient rooming, updating medical histories, documenting visit details, and assisting with various dermatological procedures such as biopsies, surgeries, and skin treatments. To perform effectively in this role, the candidate must fulfill duties such as collaborating with a team to manage an average patient volume of up to 40 patients daily, documenting patient histories (including history of present illness, medical, surgical, and family history, medications, and allergies), preparing and assisting with dermatological and cosmetic procedures (including ED&Cs, biopsies, ILK, I&D, Botox, laser treatments, excisions, and other surgical interventions), administering local anesthesia, removing sutures, ensuring strict adherence to sterile techniques and infection control practices, performing scribing responsibilities, processing prescription refills, managing prior authorizations, logging pathology samples, coordinating with appropriate laboratories, operating specialized equipment like Narrowband UVB and photodynamic therapy units, maintaining and replenishing liquid nitrogen containers, and cleaning and stocking examination rooms and supply areas. This role requires a proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient care and operational excellence.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
3 years of medical assistant experience with Credentials.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate patient records.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Strong commitment to patient care and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Preferably in Dermatology.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a team to manage an average patient volume of up to 40 patients daily.
Document patient histories, including history of present illness (HPI), medical, surgical, and family history, medications, and allergies.
Prepare and assist with dermatological and cosmetic procedures, including ED&Cs, biopsies (shave and punch), ILK, I&D, Botox, laser treatments, excisions, and other surgical interventions.
Administer local anesthesia and remove sutures as directed.
Ensure strict adherence to sterile techniques and infection control practices.
Perform scribing responsibilities, including inputting templates and chart notes as directed by physicians.
Process prescription refills and manage prior authorizations.
Log pathology samples and coordinate with appropriate laboratories.
Operate specialized equipment such as Narrowband UVB and photodynamic therapy units.
Maintain and replenish liquid nitrogen containers.
Clean and stock examination rooms and supply areas.
Ensure adherence to organizational infection control protocols.
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising physician or department lead.