Certified Medical Assistant

Part-time position in a cosmetic, medical and surgical dermatology practice.

The Medical Assistant assists the Board Certified Dermatologist with patient care:

• escorting patients to the examination room
• obtaining, updating and documenting complete medical history, medications, and patient issues and concerns
• setting up the examination room according to the scheduled procedure
• assisting with medical, cosmetic and surgical examinations and treatments performed in the office as well as with post-treatment care
• and administering topical medications and injections as ordered by the Dermatologist.

Because the practice is heavily patient-education oriented, the assistant helps educate patients about the nature of their skin, hair and nail issues and about a wide range of treatment modalities, physician-strength products, outcomes and expectations.

The role also involves communicating with patients, families and third parties related to patient care, including other medical practitioners, pharmacies, laboratories and insurance providers.

Requirements:

• high school diploma required and college degree preferred
• certification as a Medical Assistant
• five years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office covering the duties described
• experience in dermatology/skin care is a plus but not required
• detail oriented and well organized
• high-tech skills not required, but comfortable using a computer, telephone, fax machine, digital camera and other office equipment.

Benefits

This position was posted by Advanced Skin Care, Laser & Body Contouring Center: Dr. Harriet Comite.

Apply through the official website using the link on this page.