Medical Assistant

Golden State Dermatology is a physician-led and owned dermatology group rapidly expanding across California, with over 45 locations. We are a leading medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology group specializing in skin, hair, and nail conditions, Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer, surgical and non-surgical cosmetic skincare, anti-aging, body contouring, and plastic surgery.

Travel is required between Beverley Hills, Encino and Torrance. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Preparing exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies. Ensures all treatment rooms are cleaned and stocked at the end of the workday.

• Reviewing patient history, visit reason, medications, and patient understanding of procedures, and make notes in EMA.

• Ensuring MIPS information is consistently and accurately completed in the medical record.

• Assisting with scheduling of patient's tests and treatments. 

• Assisting dermatology providers during surgical procedures, such as excisions, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic dermatology procedures.

• Providing support to the front desk by answering phones, scheduling patients, and assisting staff in determining the need for reception assistance once all back-office duties are addressed.

• Cleaning and performing spore testing on the autoclave, following scheduled maintenance, and keeping accurate records.

• Checking the expiration dates on medications and samples, maintaining records of date checks. Keeping the biopsy book, slides, and pathology reports up to date, and recording results in patient charts.

• Processing prescription refills in accordance with established procedures. Ensuring authorization for prescriptions as needed.

• Consistently demonstrates responsibility in managing the pathology and culture log.

• This role will involve substantial multitasking and task management to ensure timely completion of all responsibilities. Additional job duties may be assigned by the Practice Manager based on the practice's needs.

• Your main goal is to ensure exceptional service for our patients, making them feel welcome, comfortable, and well-cared for during their visit. Your attention to detail, compassionate approach, and dedication to patient satisfaction will significantly contribute to the overall success of our clinic.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Demonstrated skills in technical data interpretation and ability to troubleshoot.
• Demonstrated ability to take and follow direction and to know who the resources are for their direction.
• Understanding of the equipment used daily, including cryostat and staining equipment.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive for Results (Service, Quality, and Continuous Improvement) – Ensure procedures and processes are in place that lead to delivery of quality results and continually reassess their effectiveness to achieve continuous improvement.
• Communication – Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization in order to achieve the desired results.
• Teamwork – Commitment to the successful achievement of the Mohs team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team.
• Willingness to travel to regional Mohs surgery offices to perform Mohs technician responsibilities on an as needed basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

GSD strongly encourages employees to receive the COVID-19 primary series vaccination.

Golden State Dermatology participates in the E-Verify program. E-Verify is a free, web-based system that allows employers to confirm their employees’ eligibility to work in the United States. It does this by comparing information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA).

Golden State Dermatology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary : $23 - $28