What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Chelsea Dermatology?
Job Summary
Busy dermatology practice seeks a talented professional to join their team as a Medical Assistant. Medical assistants must work cooperatively with providers and administrative staff to make quality patient care a priority. As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for rooming patients, collecting history and reason for the visit, scribing, and assisting with procedures. As a representative of the practice, this important position requires exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
The primary functions of a Medical Assistant include:
•Gather and record patient information including medical history
•Accurately scribe and record visit details for the provider
•Assist with in-office surgical procedures
•Inject local anesthetic
•Remove sutures
•Inform patients of pathology/laboratory results
•Answer patient questions via phone
To be successful in the Medical Assistant role, you must have:
•Previous customer service experience
•Ability to be detail oriented
•Ability to maintain confidentiality
•Reliability and dependability
•Willingness to learn new information
•Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
•Excellent interpersonal skills
•Ability to thrive in a team based environment
In addition, priority will be given to candidates who also have:
•Medical assistant experience in a medical and/or dental office
Please reply to this ad with your resume, complete with cover letter and references.
Work Remotely
- No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
- Dermatology
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- medical assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
- medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $22