Medical Assistant

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our practice. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing quality patient care and assisting healthcare professionals in various clinical and administrative tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about the esthetic industry and want to make a positive impact on patients' lives.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Welcoming patients and visitors in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Optimizing patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments strategically.
• Confirming patients’ electronic medical records portal has been completed and secured by our office prior to appointments.
• Maintaining patient accounts by updating personal and financial information and scanning all documents into our electronic medical record system.
• Collecting patient payments for consultations and office visits/procedures.
• Coordinates back office flow and processes to assure efficiency and accuracy. Facilitates smooth patient flow to decrease patient wait time and increase office efficiency.
• Assists providers with injectable treatments & office procedures.
• Prepares patients and assists providers with examination and procedures, anticipating and providing necessary equipment and supplies.
• Assures that rooms and equipment are clean and stocked appropriately and supply inventories are maintained.
• Protecting patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information, following HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including documenting patient information, medical history, etc.
• Provide patient education on various treatments and pre and post treatment instructions.
• Handle administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, managing medical supplies inventory, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Room for growth to become a provider for appropriate treatments

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Medical Assistant or relevant healthcare position
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and other staff members
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Coolsculpting provider experience

The desired candidate will possess these qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have at least one year of medical assistant and sales experience (preferably in healthcare or salon/spa environment). This individual must be bright, warm, compassionate, engaging, self-motivated, creative, honest, speak factually, with a passion for patient education.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong patient/customer focus
• Flexibility
• Strong sales/cross promotion experience
• Time management skills, attention to detail, professionalism, ability to multi-task, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (medical software is a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Computer Science or field is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private practice

Ability to Relocate:

• Fresno, CA 93720: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21