Medical Assistant (Dermatology) - Norfolk, VA

Overview

We're hiring a Medical Assistant to join our outpatient dermatology clinic in Norfolk, VA. The Medical Assistant will

assist

Physicians and other Providers

by

preparing procedure trays, ensuring adequate supplies for the

department

and

assisting

with patient care.

Founded 50 years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. With 300 clinicians and 110 locations in 7 states, we're thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team!

Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology?

At Anne Arundel Dermatology we give exceptional care - to our patients and to each other. We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

Responsibilities

• Room
  
  

p

atients

 and document intake.

• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Organize patient flow
• Setup p
  
  

rocedure tray, instruments, and equipment

according to i

nstructions

• Assist providers with dermatology procedures.
• Prepare Path/lab specimens, route to correct lab directed by patient insurance plan
• Respond to patient questions in
  
  

office

and on

phone

as instructed

• Review and address clinical task lists and nurse line messages.
• Calibrate, clean, sterilize and inventory all equipment & instruments
  
  

according to schedule

Keep

appropriate records

of maintenance.

• Maintain medication supplies, discard out-of-date supplies, and keep
  
  

appropriate records

• Maintain infection control
  
  

and make sure s

upply rooms and cabinets are stocked.

• Ordering, sorting, restocking and inventory of all supplies.Â
• Accurately document patient information and scribe provider notes in the EMR.
• Assist with administration of local anesthetic.
• Ensure all phone messages, faxes, and interdepartmental mail are addressed
  
  

in a timely manner

• Must
  
  

maintain

HIPAA compliance

• Other
  
  

duties assigned as

deemed

necessary by management

Qualifications

• Able to triage patient concerns.
• Be familiar
  
  

with

and compliant OSHA/HIPAA

, infection control

& Blood Borne Pathogen S

tandards

• Experience measuring vital
  
  

signs

and preparing patients for appointments.

• Experience administering injections.
• Knowledge of medical terminology,
  
  

CPT

and ICD-10 codes.

• Knowledge of office financial policies
• Basic computer skills
  
  

and experience in EMR

utilization

• Able to
  
  

operate

standard office equipment

i.e.

computer, fax, copier, scanner,

etc

• Excellent
  
  

verbal and written communication skills.

• Fluent in English
• Ability
  
  

to

function

well

in

a

high-paced

and

at

times

stressful

environment.

• Ability to work
  
  

in an

effective

cooperativ

e, and courteous manner with

staff

, patients, and visitors.

• Must be able to travel
  
  

to satellite offices as needed

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to read
  
  

, understand and follow oral and written instruction

• Ab
  
  

ility to

spell,

sort and file materials correctly

alphabetically or numerically

Licensure/Certifications/Education

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program, Certified Nursing Assistant program or completion of a bachelor's degree program in the pre-med or pre-physician assistant track preferred.
• CPR certified preferred.
• 1-2 years of recent experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or other clinical patient care experience preferred.
• Previous experience in Dermatology is preferred.
  
  

Physical

Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Moderate amount of talking, bending, twisting, reaching, and balancing.
• Use of hands and fingers.
• Talking and listening in person and on the telephone.
• Handling of materials such as paper, supplies, etc.
• Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
• Risk of exposure to infectious organisms and the possibility of injury due to chemicals and sharp objects.
  
  

Benefits are offered to employees working 30 hours per week:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance – effective 1
  
  

st

of the month after date of start

• Short-term and long-term disability, Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity – Effective the 1
  
  

st

of the month following date of hire

• Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement Savings account
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products