Dermatology MOHs Medical Assistant – Part-Time

Advanced Dermatology; Paramus, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking an experienced MOHs Medical Assistant to join the Paramus office on a part-time basis. Must have cosmetic assistant experience, MOHs experience, and phlebotomy certification.

The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to licensed providers, handles patient-care tasks, and ensures accurate charting in the EHR. High school diploma and CMA/RMA preferred; dermatology experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Medical assistant certification (CMA / RMA) preferred.
• 1+ year of experience working as a medical assistant (dermatology experience strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Friendly and compassionate disposition with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality of all patient records.
• Phlebotomy certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for the visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room; providing examination gowns and drape; helping them position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; monitoring instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient-care by helping providers during examinations; preparing specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on site; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; authorizing drug refills as directed; calling in prescriptions to pharmacies; removing sutures; changing dressings.
• Enter patients' vital statistics and information such as medications, test results, radiology, and laboratory orders into the Electronic Health Record.
• Assists during medical examinations, as allowable by law.
• Performs general office duties (e.g., answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms).
• Schedules follow up appointment if indicated by provider.
• Returns patient calls by the end of the day.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cosmetic assistant experience

Exceptional customer service

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

Patient care focus

Education

Medical assistant certification (CMA / RMA)

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking an experienced MOHs Medical Assistant to join the Paramus office on a part-time basis. Must have cosmetic assistant experience, MOHs experience, and phlebotomy certification.

The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to licensed providers, handles patient-care tasks, and ensures accurate charting in the EHR. High school diploma and CMA/RMA preferred; dermatology experience is a plus.