Medical Assistant

How you will make an impact

• Verifies patient information by interviewing the patient; recording medical history; and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Prepares patients for examination. Sets up rooms for appropriate procedures.
• Assists providers with examinations, cosmetic procedures, and surgeries.
• Documents all patient notes in an electronic medical record, NexTech.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential.
• Responds to patient telephone inquiries.
• Maintains pathology and laboratory logs.
• Administers medications and injections as needed.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Keep exams rooms fully stocked.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Serves and protects the dermatology practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintains professional image through proper attire and grooming.
• Performs other duties as needed.