Job Summary: Georgia Skin Specialists (also known as Piedmont Dermatology) is searching for a Medical Assistant to assist with common dermatology procedures.
Principal Duties: Medical Assistants are expected to assist with common dermatology procedures and perform selected administrative duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Rooming patients and collecting personal medical histories and notes on the main concerns for the day’s visit in order to prepare the provider before he/she enters the room
· Assisting in common dermatology procedures and surgeries by stocking exam rooms, ensuring that providers have all tools needed for procedures, labeling specimens, preparing specimens for lab pick-up, discussing after-care details with patients, discussing specialty pharmacy information with patients, answering basic questions about prescriptions and cosmetics
· Entering visit information in electronic medical record, sending prescriptions electronically or by fax, and diagramming skin exams in the patient’s electronic medical record
· Working as part of a team to complete weekly tasks such as organizing medical supplies, stocking exam rooms, cleaning instruments, etc.
· Working as part of a team to prepare the provider’s daily schedule by printing previous skin exams and making notes on the schedule to prepare provider for each visit
· Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patient information; understanding of HIPAA
Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must have: (i) a high school diploma or equivalent degree, (ii) proficiency with computers
Preferred Qualifications: College degree or equivalent. Certified/Registered Medical Assistant with 1-2 years clinical experience, dermatology a plus. Familiarity with electronic medical records systems.
Physical Demands: Significant amount of walking and assisting patients; some heavy lifting may be required (up to 50lbs). This position also demands a significant amount of typing and working on computers.
Work Environment: We strive to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for all of our employees. Medical Assistants may be exposed to certain hazardous chemicals and biological specimens, however Georgia Skin Specialists maintains strict protocols and limits exposure to these agents.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work setting:
- Office
- Outpatient
- Private practice
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Atlanta, GA 30318: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person