Dermatology Medical Assistant

$41,600 - $47,840/Yr

Advanced Dermatology Pc - Setauket- East Setauket, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Setauket- East Setauket, NY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Dermatology Medical Assistant position at Advanced Dermatology, P.C. involves providing both administrative and clinical support to licensed medical providers in a dermatology setting. This part-time role is essential for ensuring efficient office operations and high-quality patient care, requiring a compassionate approach and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for the visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room, providing examination gowns and drape, and helping them position themselves for the examination and/or treatment.
• Monitors instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patients, reviewing and/or recording medical history, taking vital signs, and confirming the purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care by assisting 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, and 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 such as answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms.
• Schedules follow-up appointments if indicated by the provider.
• Returns patient calls by the end of the day.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMA) is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• 1+ year of experience working as a medical assistant, with 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.

Benefits

• Part-time work schedule
• Competitive hourly wage of $20 - $23