Job Type
Full-time
Description
Medical Assistant - Dermatology
Excelsior & Plymouth Clinics
Job Type
Full-time
Are you looking for a position in the medical field that provides a meaningful experience to make a difference in patient's lives every day? Pinnacle Dermatology, part of the QualDerm Partners family, has an opening on our dynamic team as a Medical Assistant, full time (4-5 days/week, no weekends) in our Excelsior & Plymouth clinics . If you are reliable, conscientious and excited to be part of a growing company with a mission to provide skincare solutions that improve lives, apply today. This is a great position for someone who is interested in health care or on a pre-med track, enjoys assisting patients and providers and embraces a fast-paced, positive culture. Previous experience in a medical clinic setting is preferred, and dermatology experience is highly desired, but not required.
Job Summary:
Medical Assistants are responsible to assist our providers in offering exceptional patient care. They will create an atmosphere that reflects the high standard and care that patients expect to receive from our practice. To be successful in this position, the medical assistant must be organized, accurate, able to switch quickly to different tasks and must be professional in appearance and manner. They will be able to communicate with the provider and patient, being mindful of patient confidentiality. They will be able to evaluate and respond to a patient's needs and relay the doctor's instructions. In addition to patient care, the candidate will interact with clinic Providers and staff, managers, insurance companies and vendors in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for candidates who embrace technology, are detail oriented, and enjoy working with patients and their families.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
As assigned, but not limited to the following:
• Fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned, anticipating provider needs.
• Greet and escort patients to and from exam room and help prep patient for exam.
• Review Health History to ensure it is thorough, complete and updated.
• Clean/straighten exam rooms and prepare room for anticipated procedures.
• Prepare procedure tray, instrument, and equipment set-up according to instructions.
• Assure smooth patient flow when rooming patients.
• Clean and sterilize all medical equipment and instruments.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures.
• Able to numb patient as directed by the provider.
• Able to scribe with strong documentation skills.
• Prepare path/lab specimens per protocol; complete path/lab requisition forms accurately and completely; document specimens in path log.
• Document visit in EMR clearly and accurately as directed.
• Return patient/pharmacy calls in a timely manner.
• Respond to patient questions in office and on phone as instructed.
• Review pathology and lab results with patients per provider's instructions.
• Schedule surgical procedure appointments on computer as necessary.
• Knowledgeable and compliant of HIPAA privacy standards.
• Schedule appointments for patients with other specialists.
• Fax appropriate records if necessary.
• Ability to follow full Medical Assistant job description and duties.
Pinnacle Dermatology:
With 150+ locations in 17 states, Pinnacle Dermatology, part of the QualDerm Partners family, is the largest multi-state female-founded and owned dermatology network in the U.S. At QualDerm, we are united in our purpose: to educate, protect, and care for your skin. We are committed to bringing you the very best in comprehensive skin care. QualDerm is extremely proud to be a place where people want to come to work. As a fast growing medical and cosmetic dermatology provider, our team members all work together to ensure extraordinary care of our patients.
Qualifications:
• Medical Terminology knowledge
• High School Diploma required
• Recent college grads/pre-Med encouraged
• Medical clinic experience preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred
• Dermatology experience highly desired
Benefits of Joining QualDerm Partners:
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) immediately vested with 100% company match for the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%
• Paid Time Off - accrual starts upon hire, plus 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• Company paid life insurance and additional coverage available
• Short-term and long-term disability, accident and critical illness, and identity theft protection plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
QualDerm Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States in a full-time basis.