Dermatology Medical Assistant

$35,360 - $47,840/Yr

Dermatology of Philadelphia / Mohs Surgery Center - Voorhees Township, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Voorhees Township, NJ

About the position

The Medical Assistant at Dermatology of Philadelphia plays a crucial role in providing patient care and supporting dermatology procedures, including Mohs surgery. This position involves a mix of clinical responsibilities and administrative tasks, requiring effective communication, attention to detail, and adherence to established protocols. The role is split between two locations, requiring flexibility in scheduling and a commitment to customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient clinical appointments and Mohs surgical appointments.
• Complete Mohs Surgery Phone Consultations (MSPC) in the EMR in a timely manner.
• Review Mohs surgery expectations with patients and answer all patient questions.
• Ensure proper documentation is obtained prior to Mohs appointment.
• Escort patients in and out of the clinic.
• Interview patients, collect chief complaint, vital signs, and history.
• Chart and scribe the patient encounter in the patient's electronic medical record.
• Document MIPS measures per office management protocols.
• Set up tools and the patient for procedures and assist with common dermatology procedures/surgeries.
• Enter proper medications into the EMR and transmit medications to pharmacy.
• Prepare and clean medical instruments and exam rooms for patient encounters and/or procedures.
• Communicate the dermatologists' plan to patients.
• Inform senior medical assistants of any issues or concerns.
• Properly handle all tissue specimens.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Completion of medical assistant training program from an accredited school.
• MA Certification (Certified Medical Assistant).
• Current CPR Certification (American Heart Association approved).
• Required to have Dermatology Medical Assistant experience.
• Proficiency in computer systems and the internet including email and Google documents.
• Ability to interact and communicate well as a team and with others.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Modernizing Medicine's EMR and practice management system.
• 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off