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Seeking a full time medical assistant for a start up medical dermatology practice focused on employee growth and well being looking to change the game of dermatology. As the practice grows and you build a strong track record for working hard, maintaining attention to detail, and bringing a positive approach to the work day, there will be increased flexibility with regard to your hours with a potential for full time with benefits.

General Medical Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Rooming, preparing, comforting, and interviewing patients
• Answering patient questions
• Scribing during doctor visit
• Counseling patient on follow up orders
• Assisting doctor with procedures
• Drawing up injectables, performing blood work
• Maintaining stock, organization, and cleanliness of rooms, supplies, & equipment
• Calling in prescriptions, refills, and prior authorizations

Medical Assistant Job Responsibilities (if you want to dig deeper):

• Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit, visit plan and medications.
• Prepares patients for examination, i.e. ensures patients are changed and are wearing appropriate protection for performing preliminary physical tests; reports patient summary to the provider.
• Maintains medical supplies inventory and performs preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating. Washing, disinfecting and drying surgical equipment and operating autoclave.
• Draws up injectables (anesthetic, botox, candida, kenalog).
• Organizes exam room storage.
  Calls in prescriptions and refills. Submits refill requests and prior authorizations.
• Works with specialty pharmacies to facilitate use of biologics.
• Draws blood. Orders tests and calls patients for follow up of lab tests and biopsy results.
• Documents before and after photographs.
• Obtains consent of patients for photography and minor procedures.
• Assists with office and surgical procedures.
• Scribes medical history, physical exam findings, assessment and plan in patient medical record.
• Calls patients back regarding medical questions and results.
• Scans medical records and operates office equipment (EMR tablets, fax machine, telephones, scanner, copier, computer and printer).
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; and keeping patient information confidential.
• Counsels patients by transmitting provider’s orders and questions.
• Schedules surgeries/minor procedures and cosmetic treatments; verifying times with patients; and preparing charts and pre-admission and consent forms.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies, and scheduling equipment service and repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Work Hours & Benefits:

The position will be expected to work from 8 am to 5 pm, with a 1 hour lunch break, starting at 4 days per week with opportunity and flexibility for additional days and overtime as the practice grows.

Medical Assistant Qualifications/Skills:

• Honest & Transparent
• Friendly & Kind
• Grit & Determination
• Communication skills
• Supply management skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Infection control skills
• Creating a safe, effective environment
• Organization skills
• Scheduling skills
• Professionalism
• Customer focus
• Confidentiality
• Bedside manner
• Team focus

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• 1+ years in a medical office (dermatology preferred)
• Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), medical terminology
• Previous experience in specific medical field preferred

So if you are looking for valuable healthcare experience in an office that truly values each and every employee and is invested in everyone’s growth and well being, send in your application and resume by clicking on the link above.

Seeking a part time medical receptionist for a start up medical dermatology practice focused on employee growth and well being looking to change the game of dermatology. As the practice grows and you build a strong track record for working hard, maintaining attention to detail, and bringing a positive approach to the work day, there will be increased flexibility with regard to your hours with a potential for full time with benefits. 

As the front office staff, you will be the first face patients see when they walk in the door. You are the face of the practice, so big smiles are welcome. 

General Medical Receptionist Job Responsibilities:

• Scheduling patients
• Verifying patient insurance
• Greeting and Checking in patients
• Collecting copays and estimated payments from patients
• Informing patients of delays in schedule
• Comforting patients and making them feel welcome

Detailed Medical Receptionist Job Responsibilities:

• Serves patients by greeting and helping them, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts.
• Welcomes patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, and answering or referring inquiries.
• Optimizes patients’ satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.
• Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient’s arrival, reviewing service delivery compared to schedule, and informing patients of wait time.
• Comforts patients by anticipating patients’ anxieties, answering patients’ questions, and maintaining the reception area.
• Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.
• Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
• Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information, recording and collecting patient charges, controlling credit extended to patients.
• Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies.
• Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Work Hours & Benefits:

The position will be expected to work from 8 am to 5 pm, with a 1 hour lunch break, starting at 3 days per week with opportunity and flexibility for additional days and overtime as the practice grows. 

Medical Receptionist Qualifications / Skills / Traits:

• Honest & Transparent
• Friendly & Kind
• Grit & Determination
• Communication skills
• Flexible
• Possess telephone skills
• Customer service mindset
• Time management skills
• Organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Scheduling skills
• Word processing skills
• Professionalism
• Quality focus
• Team focus

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Background check
• 3 references
• Healthcare experience appreciated but not required
• Familiarity with phone systems and print/scan/copy/fax machines
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office software preferred

So if you are looking for valuable healthcare experience in an office that truly values each and every employee and is invested in everyone’s growth and well being, email info@dermmedical.org with your resume.