Dermatology Medical Assistant for Cosmetic Procedures

Integrated Practice Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Practice Partners is seeking a Medical Assistant to support dermatology procedures, verify patient information, and prepare exam rooms. You will document notes in NexTech and safeguard patient records while answering inquiries and maintaining clinical logs.

The role emphasizes triage, teamwork, and accurate CPT/ICD-10 coding, with preference for dermatology or plastic surgery experience. Entry-level candidates may apply.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a physician medical practice preferred.
• Dermatology or plastic surgery experience preferred.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient information by interviewing the patient; recording medical history; and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Prepares patients for examination. Sets up rooms for appropriate procedures.
• Assists providers with examinations, cosmetic procedures, and surgeries.
• Documents all patient notes in an electronic medical record, NexTech.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential.
• Responds to patient telephone inquiries.
• Maintains pathology and laboratory logs.
• Administers medications and injections as needed.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Keep exams rooms fully stocked.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Serves and protects the dermatology practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintains professional image through proper attire and grooming.
• Performs other duties as needed

Skills

Triage patients

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Medical terminology

CPT/ICD-10 coding

Education

Accredited medical assistant program

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam eligible

Job description

Integrated Practice Partners is seeking a Medical Assistant to support dermatology procedures, verify patient information, and prepare exam rooms. You will document notes in NexTech and safeguard patient records while answering inquiries and maintaining clinical logs.

The role emphasizes triage, teamwork, and accurate CPT/ICD-10 coding, with preference for dermatology or plastic surgery experience. Entry-level candidates may apply.