At *West Dermatology*, successful candidates are compassionate, team-oriented, and enjoy being a part of an energetic work environment.
We are looking for individuals to join our team who create a positive *West Dermatology* experience for our patients while delivering exceptional patient care.
The ideal *Medical Assistant* is able to put themselves in our patients’ shoes and demonstrate compassion and understanding while thriving in a fast-paced clinic.
A successful *Medical Assistant *is friendly, and professional and has a natural talent to always put our patients first in delivering unparalleled patient care.
*Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks*:
* Escort patients to and from the exam room, preparing the patient for their examination.
* Enter complete medical histories along with patients’ current medications into the chart.
* Assist Physician/ Provider in room by scribing the notes in the patient’s medical record.
* Assist with setting up biopsies, excisions, suture removals and cosmetic procedures.
* Prepare and collect path/lab specimens, notify patients of results and schedule follow up appointments.
* Daily cleaning and organizing exam rooms, along with stocking the rooms.
* Laboratory maintenance that includes cleaning and autoclaving instruments.
* Other duties as assigned for back office.
*Qualifications:*
*Education: *High School Diploma required, Medical Assistant Training or similar training preferred.
*Experience: *Previous experience in healthcare, willing to train the right candidate who is a recent graduate.
*Other Requirements:*
* Quality written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
* Strong phone etiquette.
* Teamwork
* Professional in appearance and mannerisms.
* 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.
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience working on electronic medical records.
*Equipment Operated: *Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
*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.
*Equal Employment Opportunity*
*West Dermatology* is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for applicants and Employees.
Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws.
*West Dermatology* does not permit discrimination of any type against an employee because of any of the following legally protected characteristics: gender, race, color, religion, country of origin, mental disability, physical disability, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, age, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.
00 - $22.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Dermatology
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work setting:
* Clinic
* In-person
* Medical office
Experience:
* Dermatology office: 1 year (Preferred)
* EHR scribing: 1 year (Preferred)
* EMR: 1 year (Preferred)
* Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person