Medical Administrative Assistant

Company Description

DERMATOLOGY INC OF VIRGINIA BEACH is a reputable medical practice located at 1200 First Colonial Road, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Specializing in dermatology, our busy Dermatology practice is seeking a personable and reliable, Medical Assistant, to join our team. Great working environment for upbeat individual who enjoys working with people.

Role Description

This is a full-time Medical Administrative Assistant- Clinical role that is located on-site in Virginia Beach, VA.

Medical Assistant Job Duties:

• Welcomes and prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; removing sutures; changing dressings.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements..
• Assists the provider with procedures and surgeries.
• Scribing for the physician.
• Knowledge of clinical, procedural, documentation, and verbal communication skills mandatory.
• Job Types: Full-time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

• Excellent Phone Etiquette and Customer Service skills
• Proficiency in Medical Terminology and Communication skills
• Experience in Administrative Assistance and office management
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
• High school diploma or GED required; further education in medical administration is a plus
• Prior experience in a medical office setting is beneficial