Medical Assistant (Academic Alliance)

Anne Arundel Dermatology Pa - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Tampa, FL

101-250 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Assistant at Anne Arundel Dermatology plays a crucial role in providing exceptional care to patients in a fast-paced dermatology practice. This position involves assisting healthcare providers with various clinical tasks, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a smooth workflow within the office. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for patient intake, vital sign measurement, and preparation for procedures, all while adhering to safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Escort patient to exam room and confirm first & last name & DOB.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Organize patient flow.
• Setup procedure tray, instruments, and equipment according to instructions.
• Prepare Path/lab specimens, route to correct lab directed by patient insurance plan.
• Respond to patient questions in office and on phone as instructed.
• Check to-dos/Nurse line.
• Calibrate, clean, sterilize and inventory all equipment & instruments according to schedule.
• Keep appropriate records of maintenance.
• Maintain medication supplies, discard out-of-date supplies, and keep appropriate records.
• Maintain infection control and make sure supply rooms and cabinets are stocked.
• Ordering, sorting, restocking and inventory of all supplies.
• Document all medical instructions given to patients, thoroughly review wound care with patients when applicable.
• Anesthesia/Inject for procedures.
• Ensure all phone messages, faxes, and interdepartmental mail are addressed in a timely manner.
• Must maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management.

Requirements

• Able to triage patient problems.
• Be familiar with and compliant OSHA/HIPAA, infection control & Blood Borne Pathogen Standards.
• Experience measuring vital signs and preparing patients for appointments.
• Experience administering injections.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 codes.
• Knowledge of office financial policies.
• Basic computer skills and experience in EMR utilization.
• Able to operate standard office equipment (i.e. computer, fax, copier, scanner, etc).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work in an effective, cooperative, and courteous manner with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Must be able to travel to satellite offices as needed.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to spell, sort and file materials correctly alphabetically or numerically.

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program, Certified Nursing Assistant program or completion of a bachelor's degree program in the pre-med or pre-physician's assistant track preferred.
• CPR certified preferred.
• 1-2 years of recent experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or other clinical patient care experience preferred.
• Previous experience in Dermatology is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance - effective 1st of the month after date of start
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child)
• Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity - Effective the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement Savings account
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products