Medical Assistant / Office Nurse

A busy and growing dermatology practice is looking to hire up to three full-time Medical Assistants to help administer medical care. Prior experience is beneficial but not required - we are willing to train the right individuals meeting the following criteria: dedicated, self-motivated, hardworking, dependable, punctual, and caring. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Mikhail Pavlov at [email protected] with a copy of their resume.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and prepare patients for examination/treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam rooms
• Confirm purpose of visit, and collect medical history and consent forms
• Brief attending physicians on the patient visit reason, condition, and concerns
• In returning patients, document and report progress or changes in patient condition or symptoms
• Assist physicians during diagnostic, treatment, and surgery procedures and provide other patient care services per their direction, including but not limited to:
  • scribing and taking photographs
  • explaining treatment procedures to patients
  • administering medication, including injections
  • disinfecting and numbing the surgery area
  • handing and retrieving medical instruments and supplies
  • applying and changing surgical dressings and bandages
  • disposing of contaminated supplies
  • removing sutures and proving post-surgery guidance
  • electronically transmitting physicians' prescriptions and lab work orders
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
• Maintain medication records and handle medication refill requests, per office protocol
• Prepare, clean and maintain exam and procedure rooms
• Clean and sterilize instruments, prepare instrument trays for various procedures
• Create, maintain, and safeguard patient documents, records and personal information
• Provide advice, assistance, and support to patients in person and on the phone
• Answer incoming telephone calls, emails, and taskings
• Schedule patients appointments, including surgeries
• Receive and log patient medication and pharmaceutical company samples
• Process in-house lab tests and outgoing tissue and viral/bacterial culture samples
• Maintain inventory and reorder medical supplies
• Perform other related work as required

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED
• Familiarity with the medical field or relevant previous experience are desirable but not mandatory -- suitable new hires will receive on-the-job training and coaching by our physicians and experienced medical assistants
• Dependability, punctuality, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential
• Self-drive, motivation, critical thinking and problem solving skills are strongly desired

Physical Abilities:

• Stand for extended periods of time; push, pull and reach; occasionally bend, sit, stoop and stretch
• Have full range of body motion with ability to physically assist patients when necessary
• Have a normal range of hearing and eyesight
• Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and medical equipment
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds

Work Environment:

Our practice is a fast-pace, professional work environment. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, insurance companies, and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily nudity, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.

Salary and Benefits: The practice offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical insurance for full-time employees. Salary is commensurate with skills and experiences and will be discussed during the interview.

Learn more about us at clinicaldermatologycenter.com