Medical Assistant

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