Medical Assistant

ABACUS DERMATOLOGY MANAGE - Northfield, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Northfield, NJ

About the position

The Medical Assistant at Abacus Dermatology is responsible for providing essential support in a dermatology practice, focusing on patient care, room preparation, and maintaining medical supply inventory. This role involves direct interaction with patients, assisting with examinations, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all surgical appointments and communicate with patients regarding medication, lab results, and tissue diagnosis.
• Check all patient rooms at the start of the workday to ensure they are clean and stocked.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and document brief histories using the EHR system.
• Assist physicians during patient exams and obtain necessary samples or supplies.
• Answer patient questions and refer others to the physician as needed.
• Clean rooms between patients, changing table paper and sanitizing surfaces.
• Set up rooms for procedures, explain procedures to patients, and obtain informed consent.
• Provide wound care instructions to patients after procedures.
• Log in and out all pathology specimens and orders for lab work.
• Transport used instruments to the maintenance area, clean and autoclave them.
• Check rooms at the end of the day to ensure they are stocked for the next day.
• Maintain inventory of medical and surgical supplies and place orders as needed.
• Keep the nursing station organized and discard expired medications appropriately.
• Call patients with biopsy results as directed by the physician.
• Return phone calls to patients and pharmacies, providing advice or refilling prescriptions as directed.
• Take photographs as needed and treat all patients and staff with respect.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in dermatology or a similar field.
• Proficient in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Experience with surgical procedures and patient care in a clinical setting.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $18-20.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.