Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to come on board Full Time in our Rye Brook office!
*Must have cosmetic assistant experience
*Phlebotomy certification required
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to licensed medical providers, as allowable by law, to ensure appropriate patient care and efficient office operations. A Certified (Registered) Medical Assistant supports providers and patients by handling various patient-care tasks related to management, organization, and communication. The position requires accuracy, quality work, compassion, and timeliness, while attending to patient needs.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Prepares patients for the visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room; providing examination gowns and drape; helping them position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; monitoring instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient-care by helping providers during examinations; preparing specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on site; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; authorizing drug refills as directed; calling in prescriptions to pharmacies; removing sutures; changing dressings.
• Enters patients' vital statistics and information such as medications, test results, radiology, and laboratory orders into the Electronic Health Record.
• Assists during medical examinations, as allowable by law
• Performs general office duties (e.g., answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms)
• Schedules follow up appointment if indicated by provider
• Returns patient calls by the end of the day
• Other duties as assigned
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is a medical practice providing administrative and clinical support to licensed medical providers in a dermatology setting. They focus on ensuring appropriate patient care and efficient office operations.