Medical Assistant

DermCare Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. The role involves verifying patient information, assisting in clinical procedures, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive wage range and the opportunity to work in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year prior medical assistant experience, preferably in Dermatology.
• Bilingual a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Verifying patient information and documenting medical history.
• Preparing patients for examination and assisting in procedures.
• Maintaining patient privacy and adhering to HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Team Player

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

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The Medical Assistant verifies patient information by interviewing the patient, recording medical history, and documenting purpose of visit. They prepare patients for examination, assist in procedures as appropriate and perform a variety of patient care tasks under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. Duties range widely from administrative to clinical.

Essential Functions

• Maintaining patient privacy and adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times.
• Using computer applications- performing any data entry tasks to document patient demographics, records or note to file. Documenting patients' medical information, including medical history and review of symptoms within EHR of patients chart.
• Managing office telephone system, including answering calls and returning messages.
• Scheduling patient appointments and maintaining communication to confirm future appointments when necessary.
• Informing patients on laboratory results and documenting properly within chart.
• Updating and filing patient medical records and or any patient correspondence.
• Coding and filling out insurance forms.
• Transmitting prescription or refill requests as directed by provider.
• Obtaining prescription authorizations for patient medications.
• Reporting and recording applicable diagnosis of malignant results to the FCDS portal.
• Creating certified letter communication for noncompliant patients needing treatment for malignant results.
• Inform management of clinical supplies needed.
  
  

Clinical Duties

• Welcoming and greeting patients.
• Maintaining HIPAA and performing OSHA standards at all times.
• Taking medical histories, recording patients' chief complaint and documenting provider evaluation notes of visit in patients chart.
• Monitoring and documenting patient symptoms for physicians' review during clinical exams.
• Preparing patients for examination-Prepping exam rooms for clinical, surgical or cosmetic procedures and assisting providers during exams with patient care.
• Preparing and administering medications as directed by a provider.
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
• Ensuring all consents are signed by the patient prior to provider performing any type of procedure.
• Pre and post photos to be taken and documentation to be listed in detail for any procedure, biopsy or surgical along with cosmetic.
• Collecting, labeling and preparing laboratory specimens.
• Instructing patients about medication.
• Removing sutures and changing dressings.
• Maintaining proper cleaning of medical instruments and sterilization.
• Reviewing office use medication and patient samples expiration dates.
• Properly disinfecting and restocking of medical supplies in patient exam rooms.
• Providing compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visits. Being a patient Liaison. Medical assistants are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the physicians office.
  
  

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Must be a team-player and work cohesively with others.
• Maintain composure under pressure.
• Highly adaptable to change.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work autonomously as dictated & make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to concentrate.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Medical Assistant Certification (Strongly Preferred).
• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year prior medical assistant experience, preferably in Dermatology or a closely aligned specialty with a genuine interest to learn.
• Ability to travel between locations if necessary and as applies to specific provider.
• Polished presence appropriate to a medical setting.
• Bilingual a + (not required).
  
  

Wage Range - $19.00/hr - $23.00/hr DOE

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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