medical assistant New York, NY
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
monitoring instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital
- Supports patient-care by helping providers during examinations; preparing specimens; performing basic
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
About Advanced Dermatology
CEO: Joshua Fox
Revenue: $1 to $5 million (USD)
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.advanceddermatologypc.com
