Medical Assistant
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team!
Medical Assistants are an important member of the clinical team and assure that patients have a positive, caring, and professional experience during their office visit. Our MA will work alongside the provider performing routine administrative and clinical assignments, to keep the medical facility running smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine clinical tasks to support medical staff
- Handle all duties in a timely ma nner
- Supply ordering & inventory
- Obtain and update the complete patient history and chief complaint
- Greet incoming patients and escort them to exam rooms
- Check for any outstanding biopsies, bloodwork, etc.
- Assist providers with medical & cosmetic procedures
- Provide and reinforce patient education following procedures and office visits
- Set up for select procedures including biopsies, surgical procedures
- Perform the following procedures: dressing changes, suture removal after demonstrating competency and approved by provider, taking patient measurements utilizing the landmarks
- Complete pathology requisition forms with complete and updated patient information
- Maintain a daily log of biopsies and cultures performed by each provider
- Maintain an accurate account of specimens and record on cover sheets of lab bags
- Clean and sterilize instruments
- Clean, organize and supply patient rooms
- Dispose of garbage and medical waste ma terial
- Review and follow posted OSHA instructions/requirements including hazardous waste, needle stick injuries, emergency evacuations, etc.
- Previous experience in healthcare administration or other related fields required
- Dermatology experience is preferred, but not required for position. Training for medical and surgical procedures will be provided upon hiring.
- Customer service experience preferred
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred (will need to provide documentation)
- Ability to work well with providers to anticipate and support their needs
- Familiarity with medical billing procedures
- Excellent Communication skills and strong organizational skills are a must
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
Our affiliated practices operate in some of the top ma rkets in the country, including: NYC, Chicago, Minneapolis, multiple ma rkets in NJ and PA, with our footprint rapidly growing.
Become part of an innovative, growing team dedicated to elevating healthcare!
Benefits of Joining Skin & Aesthetic Centers
- Generous compensation and 18 days of paid PTO!
- Comprehensive medical plan offerings with S&A contributing 80% towards premiums
- Employer monthly contribution to HSA (for those selecting that plan option)
- Extensive ancillary benefits: dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, EAP, legal assistance, and more!
- Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Company 401k ma tch