Medical Assistant-Dermatology

Arlington Dermatology • Full-time • Arlington, Virginia, United States • $19 - $22 / hour • 1m ago

Clinical Medical Assistant - Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Position Summary

Our dermatology office is seeking an enthusiastic, personable, and hard-working team player to join us as a Medical Assistant. The Medical Assistant functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for providing assistance to patients with direct and indirect patient care, ensuring a smooth work and patient flow within the office to deliver the highest level of patient care. In addition to a strong commitment to patient care, the ideal candidate must have the ability to multi-task in a busy office, have a positive attitude, and be a team player!

This position is both ideal for pre-PA or pre-MD candidates or for candidates looking for a long-term position as a Medical Assistant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist dermatologists with medical, cosmetic, and surgical duties
Greet and room patients
Obtain/record medical histories and prepare patients for examination
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures
Remove sutures and provide basic wound care
Provide patient education at completion of visit as directed by the physician
Scribe on a user-friendly Ipad EMR system
Perform general office duties, such as answering patient phone calls, completing insurance forms, performing prior authorizations, and calling pharmacies
Schedule medical, surgical, and cosmetic appointments
Maintain medical records in EMR system
Call patients to deliver lab and biopsy results
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
Organize, clean, and stock rooms with supplies
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
Maintain inventory of medical supplies, skincare products, and cosmetic supplies
Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keep patient information confidential
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

2-years prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred but not required
Dermatology experience preferred but not required
Medical Terminology
Possess an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and comfort with multi-tasking
Familiarity and comfort with EMR and Apple operating systems preferred but not required
Enthusiasm for learning medicine and providing patient care, ability to be empathetic with patients, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Covid 19 Vaccination is required, Hep Vaccinations or Titer is required

How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our dermatology practice in Arlington, VA, please upload your resume and a cover letter directed to “Arlington Dermatology” through the Indeed website. We will only consider those candidates who provide a cover letter. We are excited about the possibility for you to join our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

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