What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant- Dermatology position at Total Skin & Beauty Dermatology Center, P.C.?
Job Summary:
The Medical Assistant provides clinical care to patients in a clinical setting and specialized clinical care to patients in a surgical setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Obtain and document patient’s medical history, physical assessment, Review of Symptoms, medications, and Consent for Care
- Enter patient’s medical information in an EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system
- Take vital signs and administer local anesthesia and / or medication to patients
- Discuss and explain examinations, treatments, and procedures to patients
- Schedule patient surgeries, as needed
- Prepare Operating Room and / or Clinic Rooms for patients
- Ensure surgery unit is compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
- Assist Physician and / or Physician Assistant with surgical procedures, treatments, and examinations
- Provide assistance or backup relief for Operating Room Technician, as needed
- Provide post-op care / medications and review post-op instructions with surgical patients
- Conduct drug inventories
- Demonstrate positive attitude with team leadership qualities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required to perform the essential duties. The candidate selected for this position must meet the following qualifications and be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals with disabilities to perform these requirements.
Education and / or Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver License
- 1 year experience as a CMA, LPN or medical assistant preferred
- Dermatology experience preferred
- Must be proficient using computer software and entering data
Communication Skills
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner, both verbal and written
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents pertaining to various medical, treatment, and surgical matters.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply medical or scientific logic to situations as needed.
Physical Demands
- The duties of this position require the employee to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
- The employee must be able to assist or fully lift patients to and from a wheelchair.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Dermatology
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17