Dermatology Medical Assistant Job at Woodruff Institute Llc
NOTE: Our Medical Assistants do not refill prescriptions and do not answer/return patient calls for wound care or pre- and post-surgical expectations. Our Medical Assistants are in the room with the patient and provider scribing on an IPad.
Essential Functions
- Complete start-of-day tasks as assigned
- Greet and escort patients to examination rooms
- Interview patient to verify demographics, medical history, and purpose of visit
- Prepare patient for examination or surgical procedures
- Record physical examinations, document assessments/plans, complete diagnostic coding
- Complete lab slips and other forms as necessary
- Perform wound dressing changes, suture removals, prepare and administer injections
- Educate patients regarding treatment procedures, medications, and physician’s instructions
- Follow universal precautions to protect patients, providers, and self
- Send electronic prescriptions as necessary
- Abide by HIPAA rules by completing and safeguarding medical records while maintaining confidentiality
- Abide by OSHA rules to clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
- Assist with patient phone calls and/or emails as necessary
- Complete end-of-day tasks as assigned
Competencies
- HARD SKILLS:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience using an IPad, or similar tablet
- SOFT SKILLS:
- Ability to Multi-Task
- Customer Focus
- Empathy and Compassion
- Ability to work as a member of a tight team
- Safety Focus
Work environment
Fast-paced medical office. There may be a risk of exposure to communicable diseases therefore the temperature at the locations is kept low to minimize the spread of germs and bacteria.
Physical demands
This position requires long periods of standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting. Must have the ability to lift and carry a
Travel required
There may be limited travel between the practice locations based on business needs or provider assignment.
Required education and experience
- High School diploma or GED required
Preferred education and experience
- Associate degree or higher
- One-three years as a Medical Assistant
Additional eligibility requirements
- Certification as a Medical Assistant, recredentialing required every two years.
- Ability to speak, read and write English.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide the necessary documents of identification and authorization.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Just SOME of our Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Generous PTO
- 401(k)
- Uniform Allowance
- Annual Salary Review
- Quarterly Bonus
- Employee of the Month program
- Company Events
- Complimentary cosmetic services
- Deep discounts on high-end products and Aesthetic services
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