Medical Assistant
West Dermatology
Wellington, FL
Sign-On Bonus

Medical Assistant (40100)

Company Conformance Statements In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following: * Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. * Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers. * Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. * Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks: * Escort patient to and from exam room, help patient prepare for exam. * Enter medical histories and prescriptions into EMR. * Assist physician during exam/procedure. * Perform extractions, injections and other patient treatments. * Prepare and collect path/lab specimens, notify patients of results and schedule follow up appointments. * Educate patients and respond to patient questions in office/on phone as needed. * Document all medical instructions given to patients. * Clean and organize exam rooms, prepare procedure trays, clean and autoclave instruments, and stock supplies. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications and Experience: Education: Certification preferred (i.e., Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Dermatology Technician, etc.) Experience: Minimum two years' experience in a doctor's office. Prior dermatology experience preferred. Other Requirements: None Performance Requirements: * Quality written and verbal communication skills. * Professional in appearance and mannerisms. * Knowledgeable of medical dermatology terms/CPT, ICD-10. * Able to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others, patients and co-workers alike. * Able to prioritize tasks, understand the provider's instructions, and know when to seek information or advice. Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. Work Environment: Position is in a well-lighted medical office environment. Occasional evening and weekend work. Physical Requirements: Must possess the manual dexterity to operate office machines including computer and calculator; stooping, bending to handle files and supplies; and mobility to complete errands or deliveries. Includes handling of sharps and chemicals. Stress can be triggered by multiple staff demands and deadlines.