Fulltime Medical Assistant

The Dermatology Medical Assistant specializes in treating patients of all ages in the management of skin care and supporting the clinic to provide compassionate service and all-around excellence.

This is a safety and/or security-sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide case management services including assessment of the needs of the client/family, development of a plan of care, referral to services, monitoring, and follow-up.
• Assist Providers with pre/post-operative care.
• Assist Providers in performing cosmetic dermatology procedures.
• Perform procedures to treat acne and other skin conditions.
• Evaluate, monitor, and treat skin wounds.
• Recognize and respond to changes in a patient's status and need for care.
• Educate patients about skincare routines and any potential side effects of medications or treatments.
• Ensure appropriate patient consent and authorizations are obtained for treatment.
• Assist in performing physical assessments and skin exams.
• Organize and prepare exam rooms, labs, and work areas.
• Meets with patients to obtain vital signs and update pertinent health information (chief complaint, medications, etc.).
• Maintain an inventory of medications required for use.
• Respond to email and phone messages by the end of each day.
• Complete routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment using appropriate techniques when cleaning, sterilizing, and caring for equipment and instruments.
• Complete necessary documentation and maintain and update patient medical files with accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness.
• Maintain an awareness and understanding of the various drugs and schedules of drug administration.
• Attend continuing education meetings and read professional articles to remain current in the knowledge base.
• Maintain an awareness and understanding of communicable diseases and control methods.
• Maintain an awareness and understanding of the educational program requirements.
• Acquire and maintain continuing education requirements of the State to maintain a license.
• Read and interpret a variety of medical information to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
• Assist with Emergency Response duties, as assigned.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.