CAREERS

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School Diploma or Equivalent

This is a full time position, consisting of 35-40 hours per week.

SKILLS REQUIRED: Aptitude and/or experience in learning clinical tasks required in a medical office, including but not limited to taking patient history and vital signs, assisting at office surgical procedures, sterile technique, etc. Proven ability in establishing rapport with patients, staff and supervisors. Excellent grammar and communication skills. Proven skill in handling several office tasks simultaneously. Cheerful personality, professional disposition. Familiarity with medical terms and spelling accuracy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Previous experience in a dermatology setting, medical facility, or hospital highly desired.
  • Aesthetic or cosmetology license

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare exam rooms, materials and instruments for the day’s procedures.
  • Escort patients to examination rooms; confirm purpose of visit, take patient history and record history in EMR according to existing office policy.
  • Assist physician with office medical and surgical procedures as required.
  • Instruct patients regarding pre- and post-operative care as instructed by physician.
  • Clean examination rooms after each patient encounter
  • Send biopsies and lab specimens to appropriate labs for processing.
  • Perform all tasks assigned in a manner compliant with current government regulations, i.e. OSHA, CLIA, etc.
  • Maintain appropriate inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
  • Clean and sterilize medical instruments.
  • Send prescriptions to pharmacies as instructed by physician, accurately documenting information in the appropriate patient chart.
  • Convey biopsy results to patients as directed by physician.
  • Assist in triaging calls as time permits between patients.
  • Train new employees as needed.
  • Utilize any free time productively to assure optimum patient flow through the office.
  • All other duties as assigned by office manager or physician.

BENEFITS:

  • Health Insurance
  • Generous PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401k Plan
  • Paid Training

To contact us, email your resume and cover letter to: HR@baskodermatology.com