Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

The Medical Assistant is primarily responsible for enhancing the overall efficiency of doctors in our busy medical and surgical dermatology practice that provides care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
The Medical Assistant is a patient advocate professional in a team approach and serves as a "communication liaison" between provider and patient. The Medical Assistant offers a supportive and caring environment for patients.

Position responsibilities include:

Some evenings/Saturdays included
Prepare exam rooms
Greet patients and facilitate patient flow
Obtain, evaluate & record detailed patient history
Maintain accurate documentation of patient chart
Protect patients' rights & privacy with all communication & medical records
Anticipate, setup for, & assist in patient exams & surgical procedures
Explain treatment procedures to patients
Give patients pre & post-op instructions
Process specimens & coordinate lab reports
Assist in providing diagnostic, prescription, & skin care education to patients
Review biopsy & lab results with patients; provide education & help initiate follow-up care
Coordinate & schedule patient care
Clean & sterilize instruments
Demonstrate flexibility to assist and support all other staff members

Required qualities and abilities:

Effective & courteous communicator & listener with patients, families, & staff
Efficient, well- organized, alert, & multi-tasker in busy setting
Flexible & adaptable to changing needs and priorities
Detail oriented, accurate documenter & record keeper
Resourceful & proficient interpersonal skills
Independent worker using sound judgment
Enthusiastic, motivated, committed, compassionate
Reliable, consistent
Critical thinker, problem solver, team player
Computer knowledge

Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site