medical assistant New York, NY

Advanced Dermatology

Full Time New York, NY 23 - 20 USD HOURLY Today

Job description

Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to come on board Full Time.

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

Welcomes patients by greeting them, introducing themselves, and calling the patient by name (Mr., Mrs., Ms.)
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.

Updates and files medical records and insurance reports
Assists during medical examinations, as allowable by law
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient information confidential
Performs general office duties (e.g., answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms)
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders, verifying receipt.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining

supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.

Schedules follow up appointment if indicated by provider
Completes required administrative tasks, reporting and recordkeeping entries at end of each day
Returns patient calls by the end of the day
Submits for preauthorization's for visits and biologics the day of the patient visit
Promptly completes assigned tasks
Daily compliance with gathering MIPS data on patients as applicable
Other duties as assigned

Key Behavior

Timely attendance: must be present at work location/site before scheduled as dictated by specific department

Time and Attendance Policy.

Outstanding patient experience as demonstrated by:
Immediate acknowledgement of the patient
No distraction while interacting with patients
Compassion and professionalism during all interaction with patients
Proper attire, grooming and hygiene
Desire to assist patients by explaining provider's instructions in a professional, clear, concise manner and

ensuring patients have all their questions answered before they leave

Being an active and positive member of the health care team
Attention to detail and engaged in reporting issues regarding patients, facilities, safety and compliance

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
Medical assistant certification (CMA / RMA)
1+ year of experience working as a medical assistant (dermatology experience strongly preferred)
Knowledge of medical terminology
Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Exceptional customer service skills
Friendly and compassionate disposition with strong interpersonal communication skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely

patient flow

Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Dedication to maintaining confidentiality of all patient records

EMA experience is a plus!

Frequent sitting and standing from a sitting position. Use of keyboard and or computer mouse up to 8 hours per
day. Ability to lift 20 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth
perceptions and ability to adjust focus

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