Certified Medical Assistant

Puyallup Dermatology Clinic has been providing exceptional care to the community since 1980. We have 5 providers and are a privately owned practice. Our physicians take pride in the care they provide patients and want team members that do the same.

Job Description –

Medical Assistant

• Scribe patient visits into the electronic health record.
• Greet patients into the practice and provide instruction and/or direction as necessary both on the phone and in person.
• Obtain vital signs and take chief complaint
• Administer approved medications outlined by WAC under provider’s direction.
• Repeat patient concerns and relay physician direction.
• Document patient care activities in the electronic medical record.
• Assist the provider in procedures and treatments.
• Schedule and coordinate all patient appointments as directed.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area, free of clutter.
• Maintain clean exam rooms.
• Stock and prepare exam rooms daily.
• Training will be provided to the candidate to perform the duties of a medical scribe
• Practice safety and OSHA regulations in regards to bio-hazard waste and non-bio hazard waste.
• Complete all documentation and records with accuracy as directed or necessary for the patient’s care.
• Follow established policy and procedures related to the position.
• Participate and contribute to a team-based environment.
• Maintain a team supportive attendance record.
• Follow OSHA/WISHA (including usage of PPE) guidelines.
• Follow HIPAA regulations.
• Adapt and perform effectively in a continuously changing environment, and in occasional difficult situations.

Communication, conduct and dress portray a professional quality at all times. Clinical duties include, but are not limited to: acquiring personal medical histories, taking vital signs, application of some medications, mixing medication, prepping and applying patch tests, stocking rooms, basic maintenance of medical and sterilization equipment, patient clinical education, and can include scribing for providers during visits.

Administrative duties include, but are not limited to: calling patients with test results, answering patient questions over the phone, scheduling appointments, and phone triage.

Surgical responsibilities include sterilizing instruments, sterile surgery set up, preparing surgical instrument trays, scrubbing and draping of surgical patients, administering local anesthetic, and assisting during surgical procedures including Mohs surgery.

Requirements:

MUST have dermatology experience, cosmetic experience a plus!
High School Diploma or equivalent degree
MUST have Graduated from an accredited program as a Certified Medical Assistant
Possess and maintain a current BLS CPR certification
Skilled in identifying and resolving problems
Able to maintain records and record test results
Interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
High proficiency in using electronic medical records.
Must be polished, poised, personable and able to successfully project the mission and values of the clinic.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dermatology: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Puyallup, WA 98373 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $27