Dermatology Medical Assistant - Rye Brook, NY

Only for registered members Rye Brook, NY, United States

2 days ago

$70,000 - $230,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Full-time · Description · Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to come on board Full Time in our Rye Brook office · *Must have cosmetic experience · *Must be certified to draw blood · Position Summary · The Medical Assistant provides administrati ...

Job description

Full-time

Description

Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to come on board Full Time in our Rye Brook office

*Must have cosmetic experience

*Must be certified to draw blood

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

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred

• Medical assistant certification (CMA / RMA) preferred

• 1+ year of experience working as a medical assistant (dermatology experience strongly preferred)

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Friendly and compassionate disposition with strong interpersonal communication skills

• Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely
patient flow

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality of all patient records

EMA experience is a plus

Salary Description
Pay commensurate with experience.

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