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Job description
Medical AssistantAdvanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking a Medical Assistant to come on board Part Time at our Franklin Square and Bayside location! 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. The position requires accuracy, quality work, compassion, and timeliness, while attending to patient needs.Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesVerifies 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.Updates and files medical records and insurance reportsAssists during medical examinations, as allowable by lawPerforms general office duties (e.g., answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms)Schedules follow up appointment if indicated by providerCompletes required administrative tasks, reporting and recordkeeping entries at end of each dayReturns patient calls by the end of the dayOther duties as assignedRequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some college preferredMedical assistant certification (CMA / RMA) preferred1+ year of experience working as a medical assistant (dermatology experience strongly preferred)Knowledge of medical terminologyExceptional customer service skillsFriendly and compassionate disposition with strong interpersonal communication skillsExcellent time management skills and ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flowAbility to work independently or as part of a teamDedication to maintaining confidentiality of all patient recordsEMA experience is a plus!
Worksite address
oakland gardens, NY, 11364, US
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