Medical Assistant Dermatology/Family Practice

Arlington Dermatology is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the following open position:

Job Title: Medical Assistant (Full-time)

Summary

Arlington Dermatology is a privately owned, busy multi-specialty practice located in Rolling Meadows, IL. We strive to always provide the best care for our patients, which includes employing knowledgeable, professional staff to attend to their needs. We offer a diverse environment that is energetic and fast-paced. Visit our website to learn more at www.arlingtondermatology.net.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; Other duties may be assigned)

• Interviews patients for medical history and medication information, assists with procedures, and records information in EMR application.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
• Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Reports results of diagnostic testing to patient or patient's representative, following HIPAA guidelines.
• Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests, as directed.
• Schedules procedures, keeps medical records, performs secretarial tasks, and completes insurance forms.
• Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.

Education and/or Experience

• Certificate of completion of Medical Assistant program or Certified Dermatology Technician certification
• Previous dermatology or primary care experience a plus but not required

Salary

Excellent salary; negotiable based on experience/education.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/qualities:

• Punctual
• Professional appearance
• Flexible with scheduling of work hours/days
• Team player
• Willingness to learn
• Can-do attitude
• Multitasking in a busy environment
• Detail-oriented
• Professional, friendly bedside manner with patients
• Working knowledge of Apple iPad
• Previous experience with EMA (Modernizing Medicine EMR) and/or AdvancedMD a plus but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Medical specialties:

• Dermatology
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private practice

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20