Medical Assistant (52652)

Paycom - ATS; Santa Maria (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Short-term/Long-term disability

Life and other voluntary plans

401(k) plan

Employee Referral Program

Paid Time-Off

Company-Paid Holidays

Job summary

Platinum Dermatology Partners in Santa Maria, CA is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians in a fast-paced dermatology clinic. You will escort patients, document histories, assist with biopsies and cosmetic procedures, and help maintain orderly exam rooms.

Candidates typically have 2–3 years in a medical office and a High School diploma; CMA certification is preferred but not required. EMR experience and strong communication are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred but not required.
• 2-3 years of experience in a medical office as a medical assistant.
• Dermatology/cosmetic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam room and prep for examination.
• Enter complete medical histories and current medications into the chart.
• Assist Physician/Provider in the room by scribing notes in the medical record.
• Assist with biopsies, excisions, suture removals, and cosmetic procedures.
• Prepare and collect path/lab specimens, notify patients of results, and schedule follow-ups.
• Daily cleaning and organizing exam rooms, stocking rooms.
• Laboratory maintenance including cleaning and autoclaving instruments.
• Other duties as assigned to the back office.

Skills

Medical office exp

Dermatology exp

EMR experience

Phone etiquette

Teamwork

Organization skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

MA training

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Medical Assistant (52652)# Medical Assistant (52652)West Derm Santa Maria CA Moats - Santa Maria, CA 93454## OverviewSalary Range$23.00 - $25.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull Time## Description**Who We Are:****Platinum Dermatology Partners** is a network of high-quality dermatology clinics that focus on collaborative and innovative ideas to drive growth. We offer general dermatology, cosmetic, medical, plastic surgery, and cancer screening treatments. We have over 145 clinics, over 350 providers, and more than 2300 employees in clinics across Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, and Florida. We are a rapidly growing company that allows our doctors to focus on providing exceptional care without worrying about the operational side of the business. Our core values focus on collaboration, ownership, respect, excellence, authenticity, and integrity. Our purpose is to empower the practice of exceptional dermatology.**Company Conformance Statements:**In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:* Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.* Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.* Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.* Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.The ideal **Medical Assistant** can put themselves in our patients’ shoes and demonstrate compassion and understanding while thriving in a fast-paced clinic. A successful **Medical Assistant**is friendly, professional, and has a natural talent to always put our patients first in delivering unparalleled patient care.**Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:*** Escort patients to and from the exam room, preparing the patient for their examination.* Enter complete medical histories along with patients’ current medications into the chart.* Assist the Physician/Provider in the room by scribing the notes in the patient’s medical record.* Assist with setting up biopsies, excisions, suture removals, and cosmetic procedures.* Prepare and collect path/lab specimens, notify patients of results, and schedule follow-up appointments.* Daily cleaning and organizing exam rooms, along with stocking the rooms.* Laboratory maintenance that includes cleaning and autoclaving instruments.* Other duties as assigned to the back office.## Qualifications**Education:*** High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.* Certified Medical Assistant preferred but not required.* Medical Assistant training is required.**Qualifications:*** Must have 2-3 years of experience working in a medical office as a medical assistant.* Prior Dermatology and cosmetic experience is preferred.* Quality written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.* Strong phone etiquette.* Teamwork.* Professional in appearance and mannerisms.* Able to demonstrate compassion and caring when dealing with others, patients, and co-workers.* Able to prioritize tasks, understand the provider’s instructions, and know when to seek information or advice.* Strong organizational skills.* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.* Experience working on electronic medical records.**Our competitive benefits package includes the following:*** Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance* Short-term/Long-term disability* Life and other voluntary plans* 401(k) plan* Employee Referral Program* Paid Time-Off* Company-Paid Holidays**Equipment Operated:** Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.**Physical Requirements:**Must possess manual dexterity to operate office machines including computer and calculator; stooping and bending to handle files and supplies; and mobility to complete errands or deliveries. Includes handling of sharps and chemicals.**Equal Employment Opportunity:****Platinum Dermatology Partners** is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for applicants and Employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws.**Platinum Dermatology Partners** does not permit discrimination of any type against an employee because of any of the following legally protected characteristics: gender, race, color, religion, country of origin, mental disability, physical disability, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, age, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.***Please note, that any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment background checks.***