Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Additional certifications or training in medical assistance preferred
• 3-5 years of medical assistant experience
• Strong preference for experience in dermatology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to manage a high patient volume, averaging up to 40 patients per day
• Perform advanced scribing duties
• Document detailed patient histories, including HPI (History of Present Illness)
• Update patient medical, surgical, and family histories, as well as medications and allergies
• Prepare for and assist in complex surgical procedures such as ED&Cs, shave/punch biopsies, ILK, I&D, among others
• Assist with advanced cosmetic procedures, including Botox and laser treatments
• Support excisions and other surgical procedures as required
• Demonstrate strict adherence to sterile techniques and best practices
• Administer numbing agents to treatment areas as directed
• Remove sutures with precision and care
• Log and transmit pathology orders to the appropriate laboratory
• Input templates and scribe detailed chart notes as required by the physician
• Process prescription refills and submit prior authorizations efficiently
• Operate Narrowband and photodynamic therapy units
• Ensure liquid nitrogen containers are filled and maintained for daily use
• Maintain and stock patient examination rooms and supply areas meticulously
• Adhere to stringent infection control practices
• Ensure regular and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in dermatology preferred