Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Surgical Support

U.S. Dermatology Partners; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Dermatology Partners seeks a Medical Assistant to support licensed providers in clinic and surgical settings, delivering safe, compassionate and efficient care to every patient in a busy dermatology practice.

Tasks include taking patient histories and vitals, prepping exam and procedure rooms, assisting during exams and minor procedures, collecting specimens, administering medications under supervision, documenting accurately, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting licensed providers in clinical settings.
• Ability to take vitals, collect specimens, and document medical information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as patient advocate during exams and treatment.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and vital signs.
• Show patients to examination rooms, procedure rooms or operative rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record patients' medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, right drug and noting expiration date.
• Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care instructions and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures.
• Under Provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Inspect sterile items prior to opening and lay supplies out on sterile field in an organized manner
• Assist physician with surgical procedure while maintaining sterile field
• Assess the patient’s condition throughout the exam, procedure or surgery according to the facility’s policies and notify physician and RN of any indication of distress
• Responsible for cleaning room and medical equipment in between each patient and at the end of the day.
• Correctly disposes of infection waste and biohazard materials
• Schedule appointments for patients
• Change dressings on wounds.
• Greet patients arriving at office or clinic.
• Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests and/or admission.
• Inventory and assess the need for instruments, supplies and equipment while keeping the room stocked
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Performs accurate documentation of all procedures in a timely manner
• Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol by having knowledge of equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location
• Assist physicians in patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and ensure proper documentation per facility’s policy.
• Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure all equipment is in proper working order.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.

Job description

U.S. Dermatology Partners seeks a Medical Assistant to support licensed providers in clinic and surgical settings, delivering safe, compassionate and efficient care to every patient in a busy dermatology practice.

Tasks include taking patient histories and vitals, prepping exam and procedure rooms, assisting during exams and minor procedures, collecting specimens, administering medications under supervision, documenting accurately, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.