Medical Assistant

Company Description

Busy dermatology practice in Spotswood, NJ is searching for a reliable MOHS Assistant/Medical Assistant to perform clinical duties to keep our Dermatology practice running efficiently. The Mohs Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing Mohs surgery. This position ensures the maintenance of a safe, efficient, and quality-focused environment by conducting pre-surgical evaluations, providing patient and family education, assisting with surgical procedures, managing patient flow, and maintaining meticulous patient records in both electronic and physical formats. Practice performs Moh’s 2-4 days per month. In addition, the dermatology medical assistant will assist the provider in day-to-day dermatology patient flow

Job Description

• Recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical and surgical procedures and other patient care.
• Preparing MOHS paperwork and instruments, assisting during procedures, bandaging, suture removal, educating patients on wound care.
• Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms
• Sterilizing and preparing instruments.
• Handle prescription refills as needed.
• Call patients with medical care instructions and biopsy/lab results.
• Manage electronic medical records (EMR) documentation accurately and timely.
• Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Scribing notes for Practitioners
• Front desk coverage includes answering phones and scheduling appointments
• Other clerical duties may include, but are not limited to, faxing, prior authorizations, patient results phone calls, lab and surgical paperwork.

Qualifications

• High level of professionalism
• Attention to detail with strong ability to multitask
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of electronic medical health care record systems
• Excellent computer and phone skills

Experience:

• Minor surgical procedure experience
• Ability to be flexible to cover as needed greatly appreciated.
• Dermatology experience is a plus.
• Experience in MOHS assistance is a plus.
• Experience with and knowledge of EMR.
• Experience in assisting with minor surgical procedures.

Job Type:

• Part-Time or Full-Time

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.