Overview

We're hiring a Medical Assistant to join our outpatient dermatology clinic in Bel Air & Havre De Grace, MD. The Medical Assistant will assist Physicians and other Providers by preparing procedure trays, ensuring adequate supplies for the department and assisting with patient care. 

 

Pay range: $18-22/hr, depending upon experience 

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document intake.
• Obtain and record vital signs. 
• Organize patient flow. 
• Setup procedure tray, instruments, and equipment according to instructions. 
• Assist providers with dermatology procedures.
• Prepare Path/lab specimens, route to correct lab directed by patient insurance plan. 
• Respond to patient questions in office and on phone as instructed. 
• Review and address clinical task lists and nurse line messages.
• Calibrate, clean, sterilize and inventory all equipment & instruments according to schedule.  Keep appropriate records of maintenance. 
• Maintain medication supplies, discard out-of-date supplies, and keep appropriate records. 
• Maintain infection control and make sure supply rooms and cabinets are stocked. 
• Ordering, sorting, restocking and inventory of all supplies.  
• Accurately document patient information and scribe provider notes in the EMR.
• Assist with administration of local anesthetic.
• Ensure all phone messages, faxes, and interdepartmental mail are addressed in a timely manner. 

• Must maintain HIPAA compliance 
• Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management. 

Qualifications

• Able to triage patient concerns. 
• Be familiar with and compliant OSHA/HIPAA, infection control & Blood Borne Pathogen Standards. 
• Experience measuring vital signs and preparing patients for appointments. 
• Experience administering injections. 
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 codes. 
• Knowledge of office financial policies. 
• Basic computer skills and experience in EMR utilization. 
• Able to operate standard office equipment (i.e. computer, fax, copier, scanner, etc) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Fluent in English 
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. 
• Ability to work in an effective, cooperative, and courteous manner with staff, patients, and visitors. 
• Must be able to travel to satellite offices as needed 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team 
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instruction.   
• Ability to spell, sort and file materials correctly alphabetically or numerically.   

Licensure/Certifications/Education

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program, Certified Nursing Assistant program or completion of a bachelor’s degree program in the pre-med or pre-physician assistant track preferred.
• CPR certified preferred.
• 1-2 years of recent experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or other clinical patient care experience preferred.
• Previous experience in Dermatology is preferred.

 

Physical Requirements: 

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time 
• Moderate amount of talking, bending, twisting, reaching, and balancing. 
• Use of hands and fingers. 
• Talking and listening in person and on the telephone. 
• Handling of materials such as paper, supplies, etc. 
• Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds. 
• Risk of exposure to infectious organisms and the possibility of injury due to chemicals and sharp objects. 

 

Benefits are offered to employees working 30+ hours per week:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance – effective 1st of the month after date of start
• Short-term and long-term disability, Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity – Effective the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement Savings account
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products