Role OverviewOptima Dermatology is recruiting an experienced full-time Medical Assistant to join our growing Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics group in Mentor, OH & Independence, OH. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for preparing exam rooms, assisting physicians with patient procedures, and facilitating referrals to other physicians.
What You Will Do
The Medical Assistant will be responsible for preparing exam rooms, assisting physicians with patient procedures, and facilitating referrals to other physicians. They will also be responsible for scheduling diagnostic tests, submitting lab results, and communicating with patients and physicians.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Medical Assistant will be a key team member who believes in our mission and wants to make a difference in the lives of our patients. We foster a collaborative environment that is fun and hardworking, and promise you will work alongside amazing colleagues you are proud to call your teammates.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability in taking patient vitals, injection/immunization procedures, charting and documentation, exam room preparation, infectious waste handling, sterile techniques and routine lab procedures and collection
- Oral communication skills needed to develop patient rapport, discuss orders with patients, patient's family, and pharmacies
- Written communication skills necessary for charting and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability in handling patient confidentiality.
- Ability to work with peers in a team situation
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Licensed medical assistant or further nursing degree
- Minimum of one year of previous experience in dermatology medical office preferred
- Experience utilizing Modernizing Medicine / EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR) highly preferred.
Benefits
- Generous health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
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