Medical Assistant

THE WOODRUFF INSTITUTE; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Annual salary review

Quarterly bonus

Employee of the Month program

Company events

Cosmetic services discount

Discounts on high-end products and AEs

Job summary

The Woodruff Institute in Naples, FL seeks a motivated Medical Assistant to join our Dermatology and Facial Plastic Surgery practice. You will support clinical staff in a fast-paced outpatient setting, perform basic procedures, and maintain patient records with HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities include patient prep, documentation, injections, and patient education, while upholding safety standards and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• One-three years as Medical Assistant preferred.
• Certification as Medical Assistant required/renewed every two years.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to examination rooms.
• Interview patients to verify demographics and medical history.
• Prepare patients for examination or procedures.
• Record examinations and coding; document assessments and plans.
• Administer injections and wound care per procedures.
• Educate patients on treatments and physician instructions.
• Handle HIPAA records and OSHA sterilization duties.
• Assist with calls and emails as needed.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

One-three years as Medical Assistant

Certification as a Medical Assistant

English proficiency

Job description

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Medical Assistant

CLINICAL Full Time Technical Third Street South Office, Naples, FL, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Our team is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join our growing Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery practice. The person in this position is part of the team concept in The Woodruff Institute’s health delivery system, which is devoted to the delivery of the highest quality dermatologic and aesthetic care in an outpatient clinical setting, with emphasis on personalized, quality care in an elegant environment.

The individual in this position is a member of a team for The Woodruff Institute’s health delivery system providing the highest quality dermatologic and aesthetic care in an out-patient clinical setting, with emphasis on personalized, quality care in an elegant environment. S/he will assist the clinical staff in performing their duties and carrying on the necessary functions required in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Essential functions

• Complete start-of-day tasks as assigned
• Greet and escort patients to examination rooms
• Interview patient to verify demographics, medical history and purpose of visit
• Prepare patient for examination or surgical procedures
• Record physical examinations, document assessments/plans, complete diagnostic coding
• Complete lab slips and other forms as necessary
• Perform wound dressing changes, suture removals, prepare and administer injections
• Educate patients regarding treatment procedures, medications, and physician’s instructions
• Follow universal precautions to protect patients, providers and self
• Send electronic prescriptions as necessary
• Abide by HIPAA rules by completing and safeguarding medical records while maintaining confidentiality
• Abide by OSHA rules to clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
• Assist with patient phone calls and/or emails as necessary
• Complete end-of-day tasks as assigned

Hard Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using an IPad, or similar tablet

Soft Skills

• Ability to Multi-Task
• Customer Focus
• Empathy and Compassion
• Ability to work as a member of a tight team
• Safety Focus

Work environment

Fast-paced medical office. There may be a risk of exposure to communicable diseases therefore the temperature at the locations is kept low to minimize the spread of germs and bacteria.

This position requires long periods of standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting. Must have the ability to lift and carry a

There may be limited travel between the practice locations based on business needs or provider assignment.

Required education and experience

• High School diploma or GED required

Preferred education and experience

• Associate degree or higher
• One-three years as a Medical Assistant

Additional eligibility requirements

• Certification as a Medical Assistant, recredentialing required every two years.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide the necessary documents of identification and authorization.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Just SOME of our Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Generous PTO
• 401(k)
• Annual Salary Review
• Quarterly Bonus
• Employee of the Month program
• Company Events
• Complimentary cosmetic services
• Deep discounts on high-end products and Aesthetic services