Medical Assistant - Dermatology

Madison Medical Affiliates; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Vision & dental

401K

Life & disability insurance

Weekdays only

Milwaukee premier practice

Job summary

Madison Medical Affiliates seeks a Medical Assistant to support dermatology clinics in Mequon, WI. You will room patients, take vitals, assist with injections and skin procedures, and help with phototherapy and biopsies under a dermatologist.

This full-time role reports to the Clinic Supervisor/Regional Director and includes occasional travel to West Allis. Candidates should have MA training, CPR, data entry and strong patient communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program or military equivalent.
• CPR certification is required.
• MA certification preferred but not required.
• Strong data entry and computer skills.
• Organized with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication with patients, peers and physicians.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam room and obtain vitals.
• Perform local anesthesia prior to skin procedures.
• Assist dermatologist with skin procedures and surgeries.
• Support cosmetic procedures including Botox and laser treatments.
• Document patient information in the EHR and manage communication.
• Handle prior authorizations, refills, and triage phone calls.
• Prepare exam rooms and provide patient education.
• Schedule appointments and support clinic operations.

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Patient service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Current CPR certification

Current Medical Assistant certification preferred

Job description

Medical Assistant

A Medical Assistant provides quality patient care by assisting the physician with clinic specific tasks, including rooming, vitals, injections, and point of care testing and treatment. The Medical Assistant follows Madison Medical specific standards of practice, policies and procedures. This full time position reports to the Clinic Supervisor/Regional Director of Clinic Operations, is within Dermatology and is located in Mequon, WI with once a week travel to West Allis, WI.

What You'll Do:

• Escort patients to exam room, complete a brief history and obtain vital signs if needed.
• Perform local anesthesia prior to skin procedures.
• Perform skin procedures such as skin tag removal, photodynamic therapy and others.
• Perform phototherapy treatment on patients, under the direction of dermatologist.
• Assist dermatologist with skin procedures/surgeries such as biopsies and skin cancer removals.
• Assist dermatologist with cosmetic procedures that include Botox, chemical peels and laser treatment.
• Stay current with electronic health record changes and document patient information in the electronic health record.
• Keeps up with the flow of operational needs to ensure the best and timely care for patients - manages phone calls and messages efficiently, checks EHR and email regularly, handles prior authorizations and refills, and effectively triages phone calls.
• Organize and prepare exam rooms for patient care.
• Provide patient education and counsel patients regarding their diagnosis and treatment.
• Manage incoming phone calls, prior authorizations, medication refills and communicate biopsy and test results to patients.
• Schedule appointments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications & Characteristics

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program, or military equivalent, or demonstrated skills in capacity for at least one year
• Current Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required
• Current CPR certification
• Strong data entry skills and ability to work with computer applications
• Organized with a strong attention to detail in a fast paced environment
• Strong and comfortable communicating with patients, peers, and physicians
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and with co-workers in a team
• Drive to provide excellent patient service and care in an environment with significant and frequent opportunities to effectively resolve problems and conflict situations

Perks & Benefits of Madison Medical:

• Competitive PTO plan
• Health insurance, vision, & dental
• 401K employer contribution
• Life Insurance and voluntary disability insurance
• Monday through Friday clinic hours, no weekends, no holidays
• Opportunity to be a part of Milwaukee's Premier medical practice