Medical Assistant, Float – Dermatology

Jobtailor; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, PAs or NPs with clerical duties, patient care, and procedures. You will prepare and maintain examination rooms, escort patients, manage calls and messages, and ensure smooth patient flow through accurate appointment scheduling.

The role requires a High School Diploma, completion of an accredited medical assistant program, and BLS certification. English communication and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program, required
• 0-1 year related work experience, required
• 2-4 years related work experience, preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, required
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required
• Basic proficiency in computer use, required

Responsibilities

• Assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care and procedures.
• Prepares the examination room.
• Escorts patient into the room.
• Cleans examination room when exam is complete.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit.
• Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
• Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner.
• Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.
• Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
• Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required.

Skills

Patient Flow Management

Vital Signs Measurement

Clerical Support

Appointment Scheduling

Examination Room Preparation

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Computer Proficiency

Job description

• Assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care and procedures.
• Prepares the examination room.
• Escorts patient into the room.
• Cleans examination room when exam is complete.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit.
• Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
• Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner.
• Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.
• Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
• Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program, required
• 0-1 year related work experience, required
• 2-4 years related work experience, preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, required
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required
• Basic proficiency in computer use, required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care and clerical support, ensuring efficient patient flow and accurate preparation for visits. Capable of obtaining vital signs and maintaining examination room standards while effectively communicating with patients and staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Patient Care
• Clerical Duties
• Vital Signs Measurement

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Flow Management
• Vital Signs Measurement
• Clerical Support
• Appointment Scheduling
• Examination Room Preparation

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Multitasking

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• Clerical Duties
• Phlebotomy
• Healthcare

Tools & Technologies

• Computer Proficiency