Medical Assistant - Dermatology
MidState Skin Institute
- Location
- Onsite (Ocala, FL)
- Compensation
- $17/hr+
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 day ago
About the role
MidState Skin Institute is a dermatology practice providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic services. The Medical Assistant role supports patient care and clinical operations within the practice.
Skills
Medical assisting
Patient care
EMR system
Data entry
Customer service
Communication skills
Multi-tasking
Sterilization
Autoclave operation
Phlebotomy
Biopsy assistance
Preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting
Medical history documentation
Benefits
- Health care coverage
- Paid time off
- 401k
Full job details
Medical Assistant Job Description
Summary: This is a full-time position with benefits including health care coverage, paid time off, and a 401k. This position reports to the Office Coordinator.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required: High school diploma or equivalent; customer service skills; basic computer and data entry skills; multi-tasker; positive attitude; adaptable; excellent communication skills; self-motivated; hard-working
Preferred: Knowledge of NexTech system; experience as a medical assistant; professional training; ability to obtain broad knowledge of field quickly; problem-solver
Physical Demands: significant amount of walking, standing, and assisting patients; lifting up to 25 lbs.; typing; occasional bending and stretching
Work environment: fast-paced; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids; frequent patient interaction; assisting providers in exam room
Summary: This is a full-time position with benefits including health care coverage, paid time off, and a 401k. This position reports to the Office Coordinator.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Prepares patient for examination by asking questions to determine purpose for visit
- Previews area of concern, captures images for patient file
- Records patient information within EMR system
- Maintains a safe, secure environment by following office standards and procedures
- Stays informed of, and complies with, current and pertinent legal regulations
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshoots breakdowns; maintains supplies; performs preventive maintenance; calls for repairs
- Reports supplies needed to office coordinator
- Returns patient calls regarding prescription and pharmacy questions
- Informs patient of biopsy results and schedules next appointment
- Interviews patient to gather information and add to medical history
- Prepares room for the day, stock supplies, fill Cryotherapy/Liquid Nitrogen
- Opens notes, summarizes previous visit for provider
- Sterilizes tools and use of autoclave
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required: High school diploma or equivalent; customer service skills; basic computer and data entry skills; multi-tasker; positive attitude; adaptable; excellent communication skills; self-motivated; hard-working
Preferred: Knowledge of NexTech system; experience as a medical assistant; professional training; ability to obtain broad knowledge of field quickly; problem-solver
Physical Demands: significant amount of walking, standing, and assisting patients; lifting up to 25 lbs.; typing; occasional bending and stretching
Work environment: fast-paced; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids; frequent patient interaction; assisting providers in exam room