Medical Assistant

Advanced Dermatology PC; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking 2 experienced Medical Assistants to come on board full time in our Paramus office. Must have cosmetic assistant experience and phlebotomy certification.

You will provide administrative and clinical support to licensed providers, handling patient-care tasks to ensure quality care and efficient operations. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, recording vitals, assisting during exams, entering data into the EHR, and performing on-site

Qualifications

• Must have cosmetic assistant experience.
• Phlebotomy certification required.
• 1+ year experience as a medical assistant (dermatology preferred).
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient care workflows.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for visits; directs to exam room and provides gowns/draping.
• Verifies patient information and records vital signs and history.
• Assists during examinations; prepares specimens and performs basic on-site tests.
• Enters vital statistics and orders into the Electronic Health Record.
• Performs general office duties and schedules follow-up appointments.
• Returns patient calls by end of day and supports smooth patient flow.

Skills

Cosmetic assistant experience

Phlebotomy certification

Medical terminology

Customer service

Time management

Confidentiality

Independent worker

Dermatology experience

EMR/EHR familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

CMA / RMA certification

Job description

Description

Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking 2 experienced Medical Assistants to come on board Full Time in our Paramus office!

*Must have cosmetic assistant experience*

*Phlebotomy certification required*

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. A Certified (Registered) Medical Assistant supports providers and patients by handling various patient-care tasks related to management, organization, and communication. The position requires accuracy, quality work, compassion, and timeliness, while attending to patient needs.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for the visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room; providing examination gowns and drape; helping them position themselves for the examination and/or treatment;
  monitoring instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• 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.
• 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
• 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

EMA experience is a plus!