Medical Assistant

Optima Dermatology is recruiting an experienced full-time Medical Assistant to join our growing Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics group in Rocky River & Macedonia, OH. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for preparing exam rooms, assisting physicians with patient procedures, and scheduling diagnostic tests and procedures.

What You Will Do

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for preparing exam rooms, assisting physicians with patient procedures, and scheduling diagnostic tests and procedures. They will also be responsible for taking patient vitals, interviewing patients, and recording reason for visit, current medications, and temperature. They will also assist with lab results, x-ray results, and ER reports.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 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. They will also have excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with peers in a team situation.

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