Dermatology Medical Assistant at Advanced Dermatology PC

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Assistant, Bilingual, Patient Care, Vital Signs, Medical Terminology, Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork, Office Duties, Electronic Health Record, Compassion, Laboratory Tests, Suturing, Prescription Management, Patient Scheduling, Attention to Detail, Organization

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant (Certified MA a plus) to come on board Part Time in our Jackson Heights location! * *Must be able to work Monday, Thursday and one Friday and Saturday a month* *Must be Bilingual in Spanish. * Position Summary The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to licensed medical providers, as allowable by law, to ensure appropriate patient care and efficient office operations. A Certified (Registered) Medical Assistant supports providers and patients by handling various patient-care tasks related to management, organization, and communication. The position requires accuracy, quality work, compassion, and timeliness, while attending to patient needs. Key Roles & Responsibilities • Prepares patients for the visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room; providing examination gowns and drape; helping them position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; monitoring instruments, supplies, and equipment. • Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. • Supports patient-care by helping providers during examinations; preparing specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on site; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; authorizing drug refills as directed; calling in prescriptions to pharmacies; removing sutures; changing dressings. • Enters patients' vital statistics and information such as medications, test results, radiology, and laboratory orders into the Electronic Health Record. • Assists during medical examinations, as allowable by law • Performs general office duties (e.g., answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms) • Schedules follow up appointment if indicated by provider • Returns patient calls by the end of the day • Other duties as assigned Requirements Certified MA preferred EMA experience is a plus! • High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred • 1+ year of experience working as a medical assistant (dermatology experience strongly preferred) • Knowledge of medical terminology • Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation • Friendly and compassionate disposition with strong interpersonal communication skills • Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to licensed medical providers to ensure appropriate patient care and efficient office operations. Key responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, verifying patient information, assisting during examinations, and performing general office duties.