The Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute, one of the busiest plastic surgery practices in the DC Metropolitan area, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Fairfax location.

Job Duties:

• Triage patients for providers, assist providers with medical exam, conduct consultations, prepare patients for surgery
• Assist providers in small and large office-based surgeries.
• Provide post-operative care, including dressing changes, for all plastic surgery procedures (facial, rhinoplasty, and body procedures).
• Filling syringes, cleaning instruments, and understanding of sterile technique
• Administrative duties include inventory control, ordering of medical supplies, flipping and cleaning rooms and stocking rooms.
• Document patient appointments in EMR.

Requirements:

• Medical Assistant certificate of completion
• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a medical assistant in the plastic surgery field
• Excellent interpersonal skills; friendly and engaging self starter that works well in high pressure situations
• Ability to problem solve in a strong, confident manner
• Excellent computer skills; proficient in MS Office
• Must be flexible to work some evenings and some Saturdays
• Knowledge of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery procedures, Injectables (Botox, Dysport, Radiesses, Juvederm, Restylane), laser treatments (IPL, Fractional CO2, Erbium and laser hair removal), CoolSculpting a plus.

Education: Associates Degree Required; Bachelors Degree preferred, Medical Assistant Certification required

Job Benefits:

• Base salary (commensurate with experience) bonus
• Health insurance plan vision dental
• 401 K Profit Sharing Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Benefits include cosmetic services
  Nice work environment, free parking and friendly staff members