What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (Plastic Surgery) position at Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads?
About Us
Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads (an Inspire Aesthetics Group Partner) strives to provide a comfortable, compassionate, safe plastic surgery experience. With over 90 years of plastic surgery experience, our award-winning plastic surgeons are well-known for listening to our patients and delivering beautiful results. From our pre-operative care center to our AAAASF-accredited, fully appointed surgical center, we provide our patients with a caring, positive experience from the very first appointment and throughout their care.
Job Summary:
Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads is seeking a full-time medical assistant (4-day work week) to join our growing team. The medical assistant provides back-office support for patients and other clinical team members. This position performs tasks such as taking vitals, height/weight measurements, and post-operative care. This individual will play a significant role in the communication and flow of the office. Expectation to have flexibility to work in both our Newport News AND Williamsburg practice locations.
Essential Duties/ Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist provider with lasers, injectables, and minor procedures
- Assist in exam room set-up with the necessary supplies and equipment for each procedure
- Ensure all exam room supplies and equipment is stocked daily
- Take history and physical for consults
- Assist with post-op follow up with surgeons (suture removal, drain removal, dressings)
- Communicate and interpret physician's instructions to patients
- Dispose all linen and trash in the appropriate manner
- Empty and replace sharps containers in all rooms
- Manage and oversee the direction and flow of patients to ensure the daily schedule runs efficiently and on time
- Ensure patient information is updated and complete in EMR (take photos, sign consents, update medical history, etc.)
- Operate e-fax, printer, scanner
- Participate in office events and seminars outside regular business hours
- Enthusiastic and optimistic personality
- Perform related work as required
Qualifications and Skills:
- High attention to detail and accuracy, as well as verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure & multi-task
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records
- Desire and ability help maintain a pleasant, team-oriented atmosphere
- Prior experience working in a plastic surgery office or comparable medical office setting (Dermatology or Cosmetic Dentist)
- Must maintain a professional appearance and grooming at all times
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
- Ambulatory surgery center: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Schedule:
- 4-Day work week 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Benefits:
- 401(k) plus company match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short and long term disability coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 9 Paid Holidays
Our Company is a Drug-Free Workplace dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and professional environment for our patients, employees, and community. As a condition of employment, all candidates who receive a contingent offer of employment must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, including a background check and a drug screening, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The pre-employment drug screening includes marijuana (THC) and other controlled substances. A positive test result for marijuana (THC) or any prohibited substance, where permitted by applicable law and consistent with Company policy, may disqualify an applicant from employment.