Medical Assistant

Pancholi Cosmetic Surgery; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pancholi Cosmetic Surgery is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support surgeons and clinical staff from initial consultation through post-operative care. The role emphasizes strong clinical skills, meticulous documentation, and a patient-centered demeanor.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, assisting during consultations and procedures, preparing for surgery, and performing post-operative follow-ups. HIPAA compliance and EMR accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong accuracy in clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients and record medical histories in the EMR
• Assist surgeons during consultations, minor in-office procedures, and pre/post-op
• Prepare patients for surgery: review instructions, verify clearances, consent, labs
• Conduct post-op follow-ups by phone or in person
• Capture before-and-after patient photos per protocol
• Educate patients on pre- and post-operative care
• Maintain sterile technique and prep trays/rooms
• Document all patient encounters in the EMR, HIPAA-compliant
• Scribe notes, process prior authorizations, audit charts
• Manage medical supply inventory
• Coordinate with front desk for patient flow and scheduling
• Comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and healthcare regulations

Skills

EMR documentation

Patient care

Medical scribing

Chart auditing

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited medical assisting program

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our cosmetic surgery team. You will support our surgeons and clinical staff in delivering an exceptional patient experience — from initial consultation through post-operative care. The ideal candidate combines strong clinical skills with meticulous documentation practices and a polished, patient-focused demeanor.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients and record medical histories in the EMR system
• Assist surgeons during cosmetic consultations, minor in-office procedures, and pre/post-operative appointments
• Prepare patients for surgery by reviewing pre-operative instructions, confirming medical clearances, verifying consent forms, and ensuring all required lab work and documentation are complete prior to the procedure date
• Conduct post-operative follow-up with patients via phone or in-person visits to assess healing, address concerns, reinforce care instructions, and escalated any complications to the supervising physician
• Capture standardized before-and-after patient photos following practice protocols
• Educate patients on pre- and post-operative care instructions and answer routine questions
• Maintain sterile technique and prepare procedure trays, surgical instruments, and treatment rooms
• Accurately document all patient encounters in the EMR, including treatment notes, medication lists, surgical histories, consent forms, and pre/post-operative checklists, ensuring records are HIPAA-compliant
• Support physician documentation workflows by scribing provider notes, processing prior authorizations, and auditing charts for completeness prior to surgical dates
• Manage medical supply inventory
• Coordinate with front desk staff to ensure smooth patient flow and scheduling
• Comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and all applicable healthcare regulations

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Demonstrated accuracy in clinical documentation and EMR data entry
• Strong written communication and attention to detail
• Professional, patient-centered demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• CMA (AAMA) or RMA certification
• 1–3 years of experience in a surgical or aesthetic practice
• Experience with EMR systems
• Medical scribing or chart audit experience
• Familiarity with aesthetic treatments (Botox, fillers, lasers)