Medical Assistant

Riverchase-Dermatology; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

Short-term disability & life insurance

PTO 10 days (15 after 1st year)

401(k) after 90 days

Growth opportunities

Discounts on services

Job summary

Riverchase Dermatology in Fort Myers, FL is hiring a Medical Assistant to support providers during patient visits and procedures. The MA will greet patients, prepare them for exams, and assist with surgical procedures, while maintaining EMR records and patient confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will have MA certification or CST/LPN, experience in a clinical setting, and the ability to travel between locations. Dermatology experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient-focused demeanor.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow provider instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers during patient visits and procedures.
• Greet patients and prep for examinations.
• Assist with surgical procedures and instrument sterilization.
• Maintain clean and organized exam rooms.
• Review medical history and document accurately in EMR.
• Obtain consents and handle prescription requests when needed.

Skills

Compassion

Prioritization

Communication

Travel between locations

Education

MA Certification

CST License

LPN

Tools

EMR system

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Full Time Service Workers Fort Myers, FL, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 5461

Riverchase Dermatology, an AQUA Dermatology portfolio practice , is Florida’s largest and most comprehensive full-service skin care provider in the Southeast, offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, vein care and radiation oncology.

Who are we looking for a Medical Assistant?

The ideal Medical Assistantcandidate is positive, energetic, intelligent, highly dependable, organized, and can multi-task. The MA is responsible for assisting the Provider with patient visits, including consultative and surgical procedures.

Medical AssistantPrimary Duties:

• Assisting providers in providing quality care to patients.
• Greeting and preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
• Providing side-by-side assistance with surgical procedures.
• Assist with sterilizing instruments and ensuring cleanliness and organization of exam rooms.
• Reviewing medical history, maintaining patient records and documentation accurately and confidentially and maintaining notes in EMR system.
• Obtaining appropriate consents when necessary.
• Calling in prescriptions, performing patient call backs and handling administrative duties when necessary.

Medical Assistant Skills and Qualities:

• Able to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others, patients, and co-workers
• Able to prioritize tasks, understand the provider’s instructions, and know when to seek information or advice
• Proficient communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to travel between locations

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision are available after 30 days of hire
• Short-term disability and life insurance, and many ancillary options.
• 10 days of PTO with an increase to 15 days upon completing 1st year
• 401 (k) available after 90 days of hire
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Discounts on services

Experience and Education:

• Preferred Medical Assistant (MA) Certification, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) License, or LPN
• Hands-on experience in a clinical setting, Will train the right candidate
• Dermatology or surgical experience is preferred, not required

Founded in 1998, AQUA Dermatology is the Southeast’s premier dermatology practice with over 110 locations throughout Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Our established practices and experienced physicians offer patients the most quality outcomes and exceptional patience. From common rashes to skin cancer treatments, plastic surgery procedures to an array of vein treatments, no case is beyond our experience and expertise!