$16 - $21/hr
Other
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 24 days ago
Job description
Description
Join us at Dermatology Partners, where your career flourishes alongside your health and happiness. Your future starts here-let's grow together!
Discover the Benefits of Joining Dermatology Partners!
- No Nights or Weekends
- Growth Opportunity
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- PTO & Paid Holiday's
- 401 (k) with 4% employee match-Fully Vested
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Options of additional Life insurance, Short & Long term disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employee Discount
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Appreciation Day: Dorney Park in Fall
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Dermatology Partners is a Dermatology group with locations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. Our Core values are the foundation for everything we do as an organization.
Our Core Values are:
- Grow Together
- Seize Opportunity from Struggle
- Outcome Over Ego
- Commitment to Serve
- Do The Right Thing
What your responsibilities will be as a Medical Assistant:
- Proper intake of the patient (history and chief complaint)
- Documenting during the exam on our EMR system
- Assisting with Medical Procedures such as removing sutures, administering local anesthetic, and applying patches for allergy testing and transcribing reaction strengths
- Deliver patient education and documentation on disease, would care, medications, and pathology Reports and diagnosis.
- Properly conducting Prior authorizations for medications/sending medications to pharmacy as prescribed by Provider
- Schedule follow up appointments at the end of each exam
- Responding timely to messages sent by patients to you or the team (24 hours)
- Ensuring start of day/end of day tasks are completed
- Completing all duties in accordance with HIPAA and other medical regulations
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
What we look for:
- EMR experience and fluent in a variety of software packages
- Graduate of an approved school or at least 1 year of Clinical Medical Assistant experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organization, punctuality, professionalism and a presentable, polished appearance
- Eagerness to grow and learn with the company
- The ability to work in a fast pace team environment and being able to adjust to different Provider's styles and preferences
- Dedication and compassion to patients and being able to deliver exceptional customer service
**May be required to assist in local clinics if needed**
**Salary range of $16.00-$21.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)**
**We do not require Certification for our Medical Assistant's**
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Frequently asked questions
Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Medical Assistant?
A: To succeed as a Medical Assistant, key technical skills include proficiency in electronic health records (EHRs), basic life support (BLS) certification, and knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology. Soft skills such as effective communication, empathy, and organizational abilities are also crucial, as Medical Assistants must interact with patients, healthcare teams, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. By combining these technical and soft skills, Medical Assistants can provide high-quality patient care, build strong relationships with healthcare teams, and support their own career growth through opportunities for advancement and specialization.
Q: What is the career path for a Medical Assistant?
A: A Medical Assistant's typical career progression involves starting as a Clinical Medical Assistant, providing basic patient care and administrative support, before advancing to roles such as Medical Scribe, where they assist with medical documentation, or Medical Office Manager, overseeing daily operations. As they gain experience, Medical Assistants can develop specialized skills in areas like phlebotomy, EKG, or medical billing, and move into senior roles like Practice Manager or Clinical Coordinator, overseeing staff and implementing clinical protocols. With additional education and training, Medical Assistants can also transition into roles like Medical Coder, Health Educator, or even pursue a career in nursing or healthcare administration.
