Description

Aesthetic Medical Assistant

Working location: Empire Aesthetic Center

Position Summary

The Aesthetics Medical Assistant assists the Aesthetic providers with in-office patient care. Primarily being responsible for preparing treatment rooms for patients, assisting as needed during treatments, and clean-up of treatment rooms.

Essential Functions

An individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patient and introduces self prior to exam or procedure
• Explains to patient what patient should expect from work up and from the Nurse/MDs
• Provide pre and post instructions to patients
• Take accurate pre and post photos
• Apply numbing medicine as needed
• Prepare injectable medications by mixing as directed
• Completes a detailed patient history which includes: past medical history, family medical history, medication history and the reason for visit
• Transcribe information during aesthetic visits in real time into electronic health records (EHRs) under physician supervision
• Responsible for care, maintenance and stocking of assigned room(s)
• Blood draws/injections
• Attends required staff and educational meetings as requested
• Maintains strictest confidentiality
• Inventory mangement
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Talents

• Working knowledge of basic anatomy required
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service
• Medical terminology
• Grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of EHRs
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow

Reports to

• Practice Administrator

Classification

• Full-time position, non-exempt

Empire Management Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Applicants will be required to pass a post offer background check.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred
• Previous aesthetics office experience preferred
• Previous medical office experience of at least one year with patient interaction required
• Medical Assistant (MA) Certification
• Current Phlebotomy Certification

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak and hear
• Sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Travel

• Must be able to travel to attend conferences, training and other events as required