What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Derick Dermatology?
**Paid 6 Weeks Training**
Derick Dermatology (DD) is an internationally recognized and award-winning medical practice. Founded in 2006, our world class providers offer medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care in state-of-the art facilities. Join the DD Family to protect, improve, and save the lives of patients in our communities. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and an outstanding patient experience.
Position Purpose
Responsible for patient care under the direction of a provider. Duties include but are not limited to patient intake, procedure set-up, phlebotomy, and other administrative duties.
Role and Responsibilities
- Rooms patient and verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit
- Collects and processes blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimen for laboratory testing in compliance with CLIA standards.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, or providers’ instructions to patients.
- Clean and sterilize medical instruments.
- Documents patient visit and records patient/lab charges for billing department.
- Contacts patients with lab and path results.
- Assists providers as they examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections, removing sutures, or phlebotomy.
- Cleans examination rooms and other work areas and stocks inventory as needed.
- Trains new employees as needed.
- Performs other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Skills
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy skills
- Esthetic or cosmetology license
Additional Notes
Ability to travel to other locations in the zone as needed.
This is a full-time position. 3- 12 hour shifts 6:45 AM-7:15 PM & one Saturday/month 6:45 AM to noon.
Pay Rate
- $18.00/hour
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Dermatology
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barrington, IL 60010: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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