Medical Assistant

Advanced Dermatology; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant for a part-time role at our Astoria Ditmars location. The role provides administrative and clinical support to licensed providers, ensuring efficient patient care and office operations.

Key duties include verifying patient information, assisting during examinations, entering data into the EHR, updating records, and handling office tasks. Weekend availability and dermatology experience are valued assets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Medical assistant certification (CMA/RMA) preferred.
• 1+ year of experience as a medical assistant, dermatology experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Friendly and compassionate disposition with strong interpersonal communication.
• Excellent time management and organized patient flow.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to confidentiality of patient records.
• Able to support other locations when needed.
• Open to working weekends.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history and vital signs.
• Supports patient care by assisting during examinations; preparing specimens; basic lab tests; sterilizing instruments; authorizing refills; calling in prescriptions.
• Enters vital statistics and orders into the Electronic Health Record.
• Updates and files medical records and insurance reports.
• Assists during examinations, as allowable by law.
• Performs general office duties (phones, dictation, insurance forms).
• Schedules follow-up appointments as indicated by the provider.
• Completes daily reporting and recordkeeping entries; returns patient calls by day end.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

CMA/RMA certification

Tools

EHR

Job description

Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to come on board Part Time at our Astoria Ditmars location!

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to licensed medical providers, as allowable by law, to ensure appropriate patient care and efficient office operations. The position requires accuracy, quality work, compassion, and timeliness, while attending to patient needs.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Enters patients' vital statistics and information such as medications, test results, radiology, and laboratory orders into the Electronic Health Record. (EMA)
• Updates and files medical records and insurance reports
• 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
• Completes required administrative tasks, reporting and recordkeeping entries at end of each day
• Returns patient calls by the end of the day
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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
• Able to support other locations when needed
• Open to working weekends

EMA experience is a plus!