Dermatology Medical Assistant
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New York, NY, US
Company:
Advanced Dermatology is a healthcare provider specializing in dermatological care.
Summary:
The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to medical providers, ensuring efficient office operations and patient care. Applicants should possess a high school diploma, medical assistant certification, and have at least one year of relevant experience.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: knowledge of medical terminology
Credentials: high school diploma or equivalent, medical assistant certification (CMA / RMA)
Experience: 1+ year of experience working as a medical assistant (dermatology experience strongly preferred)
Job Description:
Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to come on board Part Time in our NYC (W.86th St.) office!
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to licensed medical providers, as allowable by
law, to ensure appropriate patient care and efficient office operations. The Medical Assistant supports providers and patients by handling various patient-care tasks related to management, organization, and
communication.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Prepares patients for the visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room; providing
examination gowns and drape; helping them position themselves for the examination and/or treatment;
monitoring instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital
signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient-care by helping providers during examinations; preparing specimens; performing basic
laboratory tests on site; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; authorizing drug
refills as directed; calling in prescriptions to pharmacies; removing sutures; changing dressings.
• Enters patients' vital statistics and information such as medications, test results, radiology, and laboratory
orders into the Electronic Health Record. (EMA)
• Updates and files medical records and insurance reports
• Assists during medical examinations, as allowable by law
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient information confidential
• Performs general office duties (e.g., answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms)
• Schedules follow up appointment if indicated by provider
• Completes required administrative tasks, reporting and recordkeeping entries at end of each day
• Returns patient calls by the end of the day
• Other duties as assigned
