Plastics - Medical Assistant

Platinum Dermatology Partners Llc; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Short-term/Long-term disability

Life and other voluntary plans

401(k) plan

Employee Referral Program

Paid Time-Off

Company-Paid Holidays

Job summary

Platinum Dermatology Partners in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a busy plastic surgery clinic. The role includes assisting pre-operative and post-operative patients, performing injections, phlebotomy for PRP, and maintaining EMR documentation while educating patients and coordinating exams.

The candidate should have CMA certification, medical office experience, and strong customer service skills to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Medical Assistant training is required.
• Certification preferred (e.g., CMA, Dermatology Technician).

Responsibilities

• Assist Plastic Surgery clinic with pre-operative and post-operative cosmetic and reconstructive patients and procedures.
• Phlebotomy for PRP procedures.
• Escort patients, gather intake history, scribe visits, and input prescriptions into the EMR.
• Perform injections, suture removals, and other patient treatments.
• Educate patients and respond to questions; document all medical instructions.
• Prepare exam rooms, trays, sterilize instruments, and stock supplies.

Skills

Customer service

EMR proficiency

Medical terminology

Surgical assistance

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CDPS - Scottsdale - Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Position Type: Full Time

Who We Are

Platinum Dermatology Partners is a network of high-quality dermatology clinics that focus on collaborative and innovative ideas to drive growth. We offer general dermatology, cosmetic, medical, plastic surgery, and cancer screening treatments. We have over 145 clinics, over 350 providers, and more than 2300 employees in clinics across Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, and Florida. We are a rapidly growing company that allows our doctors to focus on providing exceptional care without worrying about the operational side of the business. Our core values focus on collaboration, ownership, respect, excellence, authenticity, and integrity. Our purpose is to empower the practice of exceptional dermatology.

Company Conformance Statements

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Responsibilities / Duties / Functions / Tasks

• Assist busy Plastic Surgery clinic with diverse patient types including pre-operative and post-operative cosmetic and reconstructive surgery patients, assist in-office procedures including skin cancer reconstructions, cosmetic injectables (Botox, filler), and smaller scale cosmetic surgeries including (fat transfer, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, liposuction, radio frequency/micro needling and hair transplantation).
• Phlebotomy for PRP procedures.
• Escort patients to and from the exam room, help them prepare for the exam/procedure, gather and chart intake history, scribe the office visit, and enter prescriptions into the EMR.
• Perform injections, suture removals, and other patient treatments.
• Educate patients and respond to questions in the office/on the phone as needed.
• Document all medical instructions given to patients.
• Proper photos and consent for procedure completed.
• Clean and organize exam rooms, prepare procedure trays, clean and autoclave instruments, and stock supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma required.
• Certification preferred (i.e., Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Dermatology Technician, Certified Surgical Assistant, etc.)
• Medical Assistant training is required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a medical office as a medical assistant.
• Prior plastic surgery, cosmetic, aesthetics, operating room, or office procedure experience is required.

Performance Requirements

• Friendly, energetic personality with strong customer service skills
• Quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional in appearance and mannerisms.
• Knowledgeable of medical plastic surgery terms/CPT, ICD-10.
• Able to demonstrate compassion and caring when dealing with others, patients, and co-workers.
• Able to prioritize tasks efficiently in a busy clinical environment, understand the provider’s instructions, and know when to seek information or advice.
• Experience working on electronic medical records.

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term/Long-term disability
• Life and other voluntary plans
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Time-Off
• Company-Paid Holidays

Equipment Operated

Equipment Operated: Surgical equipment, Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Physical Requirements

Must possess the manual dexterity to assist in surgical procedures, operate office machines including computer and calculator; stooping, bending to handle files and supplies; and mobility to complete errands or deliveries. Includes handling of sharps and chemicals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Platinum Dermatology Partners is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for applicants and Employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws.

Platinum Dermatology Partners does not permit discrimination of any type against an employee because of any of the following legally protected characteristics: gender, race, color, religion, country of origin, mental disability, physical disability, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, age, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.

Please note, that any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment background checks.

No phone calls or agencies, please.