Dermatology Medical Assistant

Tanya Kormeili, MD, APC; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dermatology practice in Santa Monica is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will assist patients, manage records, and support various dermatological procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and previous experience in a medical environment. This position offers the possibility of a full-time or part-time schedule, working alongside experienced professionals in a caring and positive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in dermatology is preferred.
• Strong customer service skills essential.
• Must display competence with dermatology terminology and practice protocols.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients, ensuring all necessary consents have been completed.
• Assist with administrative patient care including scheduling and payments.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with CLIA and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Bilingual Spanish

Inventory management

Electronic medical records

Professionalism

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Do you love talking to people? Do you enjoy being helpful to others? Do you wish to have a work environment full of laughter, and great people, and to be part of a caring team? We offer our employees the opportunity of a lifetime to learn and grow from the best dermatologists and plastic surgeons in the country. There is endless opportunity for growth in a kind and nurturing environment surrounded by great like-minded people!

Skills and Requirements

• Medical Assistant
• Attention to detail is a MUST!
• Previous experience in dermatology
• Display competence with dermatology terminology and dermatology practice protocols, including sterilization, managing and caring for equipment, assisting in surgeries, and proper documentation using electronic medical records
• Comfortable working with an iPad
• High level of professionalism
• Strong customer service skills
• Inventory management experience
• Read, write, and speak fluent English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Work Schedule

• Business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:30 pm (exact schedule will vary based on office needs). Occasional overtime depending on the needs of the practice. This can be full-time or part-time for the right candidate. Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Friday.

How to Apply

• Email [e-mail] using the subject line "Dermatology Medical Assistant" to receive a job application. Include in your email screenshots of your results from these two links: 16personalities.com free personality test and Gretchen Rubin Four Tendencies quiz
• Include a cover letter and your most recent resume
• No phone calls, please

Our Company Culture

Vision

• Create a thriving practice in which the doctors, the staff, and the patients are continuously winning and striving for excellence
• United vision for creating health and beauty with utmost integrity
• Contribution and purposeful work as a team makes us grow both as individuals and collectively as a team

Mission

• Happy healthy patients who entrust their loved ones in our care
• Daily contribution to other families through each patient
• A holistic approach to each patient as if our own loved one
• Company-wide compassionate care through the lens of humanity
• Awareness and desire to benefit society
• Human-centric approach to medicine, health, and the aging process
• Create big results through the lens of kindness and integrity
• Create a medical practice that is inclusive, warm, and welcoming to everyone
• Friendly and boutique dermatology practice in Santa Monica providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic services

Description of Role

• We are searching for a friendly, motivated, hardworking, and reliable Medical Assistant. Our Medical Assistant will work directly with practice staff to maintain records, explain common dermatology procedures to patients, and assist with dermatological procedures.

Tasks

• Greeting patients, rooming patients, and making sure all necessary consents have been completed
• Assisting in front office patient care, including making appointments and collecting proper payments, and paperwork
• Turning rooms over, and setting up rooms, and trays for various procedures
• Stocking and ordering products and supplies
• Performing various administrative tasks as needed
• Being able to properly handle patient questions, and relay messages to the doctor(s) as needed
• Maintaining biopsy logs and assuring proper follow-up for any positive biopsy results requiring further medical care
• Keeping up with CLIA and OSHA regulations to meet compliance requirements
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of a hygienic office in all common areas
• Display competence with dermatology terminology and dermatology practice protocols, including sterilization, managing and caring for equipment, assisting in surgeries, and proper documentation using electronic medical records
• Perform medical tasks such as drawing blood, giving injections, removing sutures, bandaging wounds, and sterilizing equipment
• Manage back-office duties such as taking patient histories, assisting the doctor during procedures, preparing exam rooms, and stocking and ordering and managing inventory of medical supplies
• Be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, and be able to lift and carry at least 30 lbs
• Ability to learn electronic medical record systems and document patient notes and services according to office policies
• Present, promote, and educate patients about products and services offered at our practice
• Training other staff members to reach full competency in their official position
• Other duties as assigned