Medical Assistant

Golden-State-Dermatology; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off products and procedures

Free annual injectable events

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Short & long-term disability

Life insurance

Safe Harbor 401K matches up to 4%

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Exclusive discounts for theme parks, &

PTO from day one

9 paid holidays (for >20 hrs per pay)

Pet insurance

COVID-19 vaccination encouragement

E-Verify participation

Job summary

Golden State Dermatology is a physician-led dermatology group expanding across California. The Medical Assistant supports providers, prepares exam rooms, reviews patient history in EMA, and assists during Mohs and cosmetic dermatology procedures.

The role involves multitasking, front desk support, scheduling tests, processing prescriptions, and maintaining medical records. Helpful skills include patient service mindset, dermatology experience, insurance knowledge, and familiarity with EMA/

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset is helpful but not required.
• Experience in Dermatology, healthcare, or aesthetics is helpful.
• Familiarity with insurance carriers is helpful.
• Knowledge of EMR software such as EMA/EClinicalWorks is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Review patient history, visit reason, medications, and notes in EMA.
• Assist dermatology providers during surgical procedures (excis ions, Mohs surgery, cosmetic procedures).
• Provide front desk support: answering phones and scheduling patients.
• Maintain pathology logs, biopsy books, and records in patient charts.
• Process prescription refills and obtain needed authorizations.
• Ensure timely completion of multiple tasks and assist practice manager as needed.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Dermatology/healthcare experience

Insurance knowledge

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Golden State Dermatology is a physician-led and owned dermatology group rapidly expanding across California, with over 37 locations. We are a leading medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology group specializing in skin, hair, and nail conditions, Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer, surgical and non-surgical cosmetic skincare, anti-aging, body contouring, and plastic surgery.As a Medical Assistant, you'll get the unique opportunity to partner with providers and guide patients through their treatment.Preparing exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies. Ensures all treatment rooms are cleaned and stocked at the end of the workday.Reviewing patient history, visit reason, medications, and patient understanding of procedures, and make notes in EMA.Ensuring MIPS information is consistently and accurately completed in the medical record.Assisting with scheduling of patient's tests and treatments.Assisting dermatology providers during surgical procedures, such as excisions, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic dermatology procedures.Providing support to the front desk by answering phones, scheduling patients, and assisting staff in determining the need for reception assistance once all back-office duties are addressed.Cleaning and performing spore testing on the autoclave, following scheduled maintenance, and keeping accurate records.Checking the expiration dates on medications and samples, maintaining records of date checks. Keeping the biopsy book, slides, and pathology reports up to date, and recording results in patient charts.Processing prescription refills in accordance with established procedures. Ensuring authorization for prescriptions as needed.Consistently demonstrates responsibility in managing the pathology and culture log.This role will involve substantial multitasking and task management to ensure timely completion of all responsibilities. Additional job duties may be assigned by the Practice Manager based on the practice's needs.Your main goal is to ensure exceptional service for our patients, making them feel welcome, comfortable, and well-cared for during their visit. Your attention to detail, compassionate approach, and dedication to patient satisfaction will significantly contribute to the overall success of our clinic.Helpful but not required skills to have:Customer service skills or a patient-centered mindsetPrevious Dermatology, healthcare, or aesthetics experienceKnowledgeable with insurance carriers (i.e., Medicare, commercial, HMO)EClinicalWorks, EMA, or other EMR softwareExciting Perks:40% off products and procedures, as well as the ability to participate in free annual injectable eventsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefitsCompany paid short and long-term disability as well as life insuranceSafe Harbor 401K matches up to 4%Flex spending accounts and commuter benefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling for the stresses of everyday lifeExclusive discounts for theme parks, attractions, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets.Employees accrue PTO from their first day of employment. Additionally, employees who work over 20 hours in a pay period are eligible for 9 paid holidays.Pet insurance to cover the healthcare needs of all your petsGSD strongly encourages employees to receive the COVID-19 primary series vaccination.Golden State Dermatology participates in the E-Verify program. E-Verify is a free, web-based system that allows employers to confirm their employees’ eligibility to work in the United States. It does this by comparing information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA).Golden State Dermatology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.