What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) position at Lackawanna Valley Dermatology Associates, Limited?
FULL-TIME DERMATOLOGY CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT – Starting at $19.00 per hour
At Lackawanna Valley Dermatology Associates, we provide excellent dermatological care to Northeast PA! Our growing Practice has two state-of-the-art offices located in Scranton and Kingston, PA. We provide our patients with the finest care in general dermatology, pediatric dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, Mohs skin cancer surgery, and laser treatments.
We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team! Successful candidates will be friendly, collaborative team players who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while making a difference in the lives of our patients. If you are seeking an employer that supports work/life balance, respects and appreciates employees, and where you are not just an employee number but truly a valued member of a team, this job is for you!
** While the majority of your days will be in our Kingston location, applicants must be able to travel to and work in our Scranton location when needed.**
Job Summary
This is an on-site position. Our Certified Medical Assistants assist our Mohs Surgeons as well as all General Dermatology providers as required. When working with our Mohs Surgeons, hours are Monday-Friday 6:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. When working with our General Dermatology Providers, hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Essential Functions
- Provide hands-on assisting with Mohs procedures
- Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeons
- Set up procedure room
- Ensure that instruments and supplies are cleaned and sterilized
- Dress and provide wound care instruction for surgery site
- Takes appropriate photographs of Mohs stages
- Handles specimens for pathology
- Demonstrates expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique, and universal precautions
- Assist in procedure room maintenance, including care preparation, room turnover, and instrument processing
- Schedule patients for Mohs surgery
- Complies and prepares surgical packs and runs autoclave as needed
- Assists with inventory and storage of equipment and supplies
- Performs Medical Assistant essential functions for General Dermatology providers as required.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Medical Assistant Certification
- Minimum one year experience in medical practice or professional medical setting required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proficiency in EMR (Medent preferred) and computer skills
- ICD and CPT coding knowledge preferred
- Prior experience in Dermatology strongly preferred
- Ability and willingness to travel to and work at our locations in Scranton and Kingston offices as needed
- Ability to multi-task while simultaneously providing excellent, quality care to our patients
- Ability and willingness to work as effective member of a team
Licenses & Certifications
- Medical Assistant Certification required.
Excellent benefit package included!
- Medical Insurance that starts day one!
- Vision Insurance that starts day one!
- Dental Insurance that starts first of the month after hire date!
- 401(k) with match
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid on the job training
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Uniform allowance
- Free parking
LVDA is a Drug Free company. This posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing and able to travel to our other location for work as needed?
License/Certification:
- CCMA Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19