Dermatology Medical Assistant

Associates in Dermatology; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Associates in Dermatology in Louisville, KY is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant to support the physician with patient care. You will take vital signs, obtain patient history, assist with biopsies and minor procedures, and educate patients on treatment plans and medications.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited medical assisting or dermatology program. Dermatology experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must complete an accredited medical assisting program, dermatology technician program, or nursing program.
• Dermatology experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician with patient care including taking vital signs and obtaining history and chief complaint.
• Assist with biopsies and select surgery procedures.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and medications; handle patient phone calls.
• Assist in surgery and nursing procedures (suture removal, dressing changes).
• Complete pathology and lab requisition documents.
• Support physicians by anticipating their needs for patient treatment.

Skills

Data entry

EMR systems

IPad proficiency

Communication skills

Skin anatomy knowledge

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Empathy

Patient care support

Typing speed 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited medical assisting program

Dermatology technician program

Nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

iPad

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Louisville, KY 40241, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Position Summary: The medical assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the medical provider with patient care.

Essential Functions Summary

Responsible for assisting the physician with patient care including taking vital signs, obtaining history and chief complaint; assisting with biopsies and select surgery procedures. Other responsibilities include patient education on treatment plans and medication, patient phone calls, assisting in surgery, nursing procedures, such as suture removal, dressing changes, and completion of pathology and lab requisition documents.

Position requirements / duties

• Advanced skills in data entry and EMR programs
• Advance experience with IPads
• Excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of skin anatomy
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Well-organized with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Empathetic with patient needs and concerns
• Ability to work well with physicians, anticipating their needs in regard to patient treatment
• Ability to type 40 words per minute

Qualifications: Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must complete an accredited medical assisting program, dermatology technician program, or nursing program.
• Derm experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

Must possess strong English oral and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively with other medical staff and management. Eyesight must be sufficient to be able to read medical charts and computer monitors. Must possess manual dexterity sufficient to utilize reference materials and to manipulate pages in Medical Chart and to type on keyboards.

Environmental Conditions:

Typical conditions of office environment. During initial phases of training, stress levels may exceed normal levels as new skills are learned and new information is assimilated.