Medical Assistant (Mattoon, IL)

VitalSkin Dermatology; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401K retirement

Paid time off

Complimentary or discounted services

On-the-job training and continuing education

Job summary

A leading dermatology practice in Mattoon, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers by scribing and assisting during procedures, while ensuring high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in dermatology and excellent customer service skills. This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive pay range of $18 to $20 an hour, along with benefits like healthcare, 401K, and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• 1 year of dermatology and/or cosmetic surgery experience.
• 2 years of customer service experience.
• Advanced proficiency with computers.

Responsibilities

• Support dermatology providers by scribing and assisting during procedures.
• Communicate with and educate patients about their care.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software

Job description

Overview

As a Medical Assistant you will be a part of a collaborative team scribing for and supporting dermatology providers by ensuring all patients receive high quality, efficient, and comprehensive care — while demonstrating consistent adherence to the practice’s standards and procedures. You will be an integral part of helping to communicate with and educate patients, as well as assisting providers during medical and cosmetic procedures. This full-time, on-site role is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in advancing their healthcare careers — especially pre-med and science graduates. Prior medical experience is a plus! Compensation range is $18 to $20 an hour depending on experience.

Requirements

Required — at minimum High school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of dermatology and/or cosmetic surgery experience, and 2 years of customer service experience and advanced proficiency with computers. Preference will be given to medical assisting certification and scribing experience!

You bring EMR experience — preferably ModMed EMA or comparable software. CPR / BLS & Bloodborne Pathogen Certification preferred. You are a detailed-oriented, proactive, initiative-taking individual with a passion for healthcare. You have an appropriate sense of discretion in dealing with varied and difficult situations; ensure compliance with all HIPAA regulations; be able to communicate effectively with providers, patients, co-workers, and vendors. In addition, you are collaborative with the ability to work as a team member; manage multiple tasks simultaneously and excel under pressure; be empathetic with patients’ needs and concerns; and be able to convey a positive, professional attitude in all your interactions with others.

We are a growing dermatology company with several locations throughout the Midwest. Our professional, fast paced, busy clinical environments offer fun, resilient, accountable, courageous, and entrepreneurial teams where you can not only grow your medical career, but also help grow a young and energetic company. We offer our employees merit based competitive pay, on-the-job training, and direct hands-on experience with patients. Our benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), voluntary insurance, 401K retirement, paid time off (holidays, sick time, and vacation), complimentary or discounted services, on-the-job training and continuing education!

Our Core Values: Having fun. Being a team. Being resilient. Being accountable. Being courageous. Being entrepreneurial.

Qualifications

• CPR / BLS & Bloodborne Pathogen Certification preferred.
• EMR experience - ModMed EMA or comparable software preferred.

Location and Opportunities

Mattoon, IL area opportunities including Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) at Mattoon Primary Care and Tuscola Clinic; CASHIER (full-time & part-time opportunities). Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at VitalSkin Dermatology.