Mission

Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology provides a comprehensive spectrum of dermatologic, cosmetic, and plastic surgery services. Our state-of-the-art facility and Providers combine the finest in innovation, education, and research to offer our patients the highest quality of personalized and compassionate care to help you feel great in your own skin.

Job Summary:

Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology is looking for exceptional Pre-Med and Pre-PA students who are taking 1-2 gap years prior to medical school/PA school to work as a clinical assistant. The Medical Assistant will work in a very fast-paced and hands-on environment while performing routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. All training will be provided on-site. Additionally, students are given mentorship and guidance in their professional school application process.

Highlights

As students move forward in their higher education, they find that they far surpass even the most qualified of their peers.

The minimum commitment is 12 months, and a signed contract is required.

Position Accountabilities and Performance Objectives:

• Verifies patient information by interviewing the patient, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Prepares patients for examination. Sets up rooms for appropriate procedures.
• Assists providers with examinations, cosmetic procedures, and surgeries.
• Documents all patient notes in an electronic medical record, NexTech.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential.
• Responds to patient telephone inquiries.
• Maintains pathology and laboratory logs.
• Administers medications and injections as needed.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Keep exams rooms fully stocked.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Serves and protects the dermatology practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintains professional image through proper attire and grooming.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Performance Requirements:

• Ability to effectively triage patients to obtain chief complaint.
• Excellent customer service, communication skills and general etiquette.
• Ability to understand patient's needs and concerns.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency.
• Proficient with medical terminology.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Applicants with prior Medical Assistant experience (Highly Desired)
• Previous medical field experience or science-based education required.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clinic setting.