Medical Assistant -. Upper West Side (Full Time)

Schweiger Dermatology Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

A leading dermatology practice is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant for its Upper West Side Office. The role involves assisting physicians and performing clerical tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Candidates with a healthcare background or an interest in the field are encouraged to apply. This opportunity offers flexible scheduling and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience required.
• Dermatology experience preferred.
• Open availability to work during weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional atmosphere for patients.
• Assist physician in medical, cosmetic and laser procedures.
• Maintain patient flow and anticipate provider’s next steps.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Medical Assistant - Upper West Side (Full Time) at Schweiger Dermatology Group

Job Summary

Full-Time Medical Assistant at our Upper West Side Office. The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing the highest quality of medical, clinical, and clerical tasks in a medical setting. Open to no experience but has an interest in healthcare, teamwork experience, and detail oriented with a flexible schedule. We employ college graduates and gap year students who have an interest in the medical field, whether you have majored in the sciences or are switching tracks, we want to help you on your journey!

Schedule

Full time, 30+ hours. Availability Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays within operating hours of 7:00am - 7:30pm. Open flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed.

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere to enhance quality of service and care offered to patients and for respective provider(s)
• Assist physician in medical, cosmetic and laser procedures
• Assist provider in recording prescribed treatments, medications, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorization and procedures within established guidelines
• Understand provider to patient flow and anticipate provider’s next steps to the best of their ability
• Prep rooms before and after patients, including checking all equipment at the beginning of each shift to ensure all is in proper working order
• Provide pre-care and post-care treatment instructions as needed
• Daily scan all retail and cosmetic products and medical supplies and alert Head MA and/or GM of any low level supplies
• Perform inventory responsibilities and stocking of supplies and equipment as requested
• Attend all in-house training and continued education opportunities

Qualifications

• Dermatology experience preferred
• Healthcare experience required
• Nationally Certified Medical Assistant preferred
• Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems
• Must be computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Excellent patient relation and customer services skills
• Open availability to work during weekdays and weekends

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $16-$21 USD

About Schweiger Dermatology Group

Schweiger Dermatology Group is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 400 healthcare providers and over 170 offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger Dermatology Group provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology services with over 1.5 million patient visits annually. Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff and all team members. Schweiger Dermatology Group has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years and has received Great Place to Work certification.

Equal Opportunity

Schweiger Dermatology Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process with applicants, whether internal or external, because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class per local, state or federal law.

COVID-19 Policy

Schweiger Dermatology Group does not require vaccination for COVID-19 in order to be considered for employment; however, some state guidelines may require that we keep record of your vaccination status on file.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Medical Practices