Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant (Certified MA a plus) to come on board Full Time in our Stratford & Norwalk location.

MUST HAVE DERMATOLOGY and SURGICAL/MOHS ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE

Position Summary
The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to licensed medical providers, as allowable by
law, to ensure appropriate patient care and efficient office operations. A Certified (Registered) Medical Assistant
supports providers and patients by handling various patient-care tasks related to management, organization, and
communication. The position requires accuracy, quality work, compassion, and timeliness, while attending to
patient needs.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Welcomes patients by greeting them, introducing themselves, and calling the patient by name (Mr., Mrs., Ms.)
• Prepares patients for the visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room; providing
examination gowns and drape; helping them position themselves for the examination and/or treatment;
monitoring instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital
signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient-care by helping providers during examinations; preparing specimens; performing basic
laboratory tests on site; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; authorizing drug
refills as directed; calling in prescriptions to pharmacies; removing sutures; changing dressings.
• Enters patients' vital statistics and information such as medications, test results, radiology, and laboratory
orders into the Electronic Health Record.
• Updates and files medical records and insurance reports
• Assists during medical examinations, as allowable by law
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient information confidential
• Performs general office duties (e.g., answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms)
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders, verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining
supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Schedules follow up appointment if indicated by provider
• Completes required administrative tasks, reporting and recordkeeping entries at end of each day
• Returns patient calls by the end of the day
• Submits for preauthorization's for visits and biologics the day of the patient visit
• Promptly completes assigned tasks
• Daily compliance with gathering MIPS data on patients as applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Key Behavior
• Timely attendance: must be present at work location/site before scheduled as dictated by specific department
Time and Attendance Policy.
• Outstanding patient experience as demonstrated by:
• Immediate acknowledgement of the patient
• No distraction while interacting with patients
• Compassion and professionalism during all interaction with patients
• Proper attire, grooming and hygiene
• Desire to assist patients by explaining provider's instructions in a professional, clear, concise manner and
ensuring patients have all their questions answered before they leave
• Being an active and positive member of the health care team
• Attention to detail and engaged in reporting issues regarding patients, facilities, safety and compliance

Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
• Medical assistant certification (CMA / RMA)
• 1 year of experience working as a medical assistant (dermatology experience strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Friendly and compassionate disposition with strong interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely
patient flow
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality of all patient records

EMA experience is a plus!

Frequent sitting and standing from a sitting position. Use of keyboard and or computer mouse up to 8 hours per
day. Ability to lift 20 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth
perceptions and ability to adjust focus