What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Medical Assistant - Dermatology position at Southern Skies Dermatology & Surgery?
Southern Skies Dermatology & Surgery is a busy dermatology practice seeking a clinical medical assistant for a full-time position. Our clinics mainly focus on skin cancer detection and treatment. This position is mainly for our Chelsea location, but we have a preference for job candidates that are comfortable traveling to our Gadsden and Trussville clinic locations if needed. Medical and dermatology experience preferred, but not required
Job Requirements:
We are looking for a new team member that has a customer service mentality, is able to multi-task and stay organized, pays close attention to detail, is comfortable working with computers, and creates a positive environment for both patients and coworkers. Southern Skies prioritizes creating a wonderful place for our team members to work.
The position is between 35 and 40 hours a week and offers a generous benefits package.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare exam rooms for patient appointments, ensuring rooms are clean prior to each appointment and stocked with the necessary equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Obtain and document patient's medical history, physical assessment, Review of Symptoms, medications, and Consent for Care
- Utilize patient interviewing, physical assessment, and critical thinking in assessing patient symptoms in conjunction with guidelines and protocols to determine appropriate patient plan of care
- Assist physicians in the clinic with exams, procedures, and related clinical tasks like suture removal, dressing changes, injections and documentation of visit.
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Instructing patients about medication and wound care
- Transmitting prescription refills as directed
- Provide detailed post-care instructions following appointments
- Monitor the inventory of exam room supplies and immediately notify the designated employee of supply shortages or impending supply shortages.
- Conduct drug inventories
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills and clinical expertise, maintain individual competence in clinical practices, and recognize and accept responsibility for actions and judgment
- Assist with scheduling of patient's tests and treatments.
- Maintenance of biopsy log and pathology reports. Record results in patient charts.
- Knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed.
- Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in clinic settings.
$14 - $19 / hr per hour based on experience. Please send resume and desired hourly pay rate to info@ssdspc.com
Salary : $14 - $19