Job Description

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 Job Description
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 Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a
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  Medical Assistant
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  This Is a Part Time Position And Will Work
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 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00a--5:00p
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  Summary
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 The Medical Assistant is essential during the patient visit, accompanying the dermatologist in the room and promoting a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists.
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  Here Are Just a Few Things We Offer
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   Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
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   Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
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   Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
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   Company paid life insurance and long term disability (full-time only)
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   Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
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   Access to additional life insurance
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   Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
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   401K with employer contribution
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   Profit sharing
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   Employee discounts
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   And much more!
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  Responsibilities
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  Essential Functions:
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 Rooming patients and documents all vital information
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 Scribing information for the dermatologist
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 Providing post op wound care to patients
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 Drawing blood and suture removal
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 Cleaning and stocking the exam rooms
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 Scheduling patient appointments
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  Assisting The Dermatologist With Procedures Such As
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 Surgical photographs
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 Biopsies &ndash; punch, DIF and shave
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 Excisions
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 Electrodessication and curettage
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 I&amp;D
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 Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery
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 Phototherapy
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 Injections
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 Koh preps
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 Trichograms
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 Tzank preps
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 Dermabrasion
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 Patch testing
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 Blue light
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  Qualifications
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  Education:
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 Minimum post high-school education in a medical support field: Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse (
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  Non-Certified Medical Assistants will need to complete the Forefront Derm Tech certification program within the prescribed time period and maintain certification upon expiration).
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  Post High School Education In a Medical Support Field
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 Certified Medical Assistant, DERM Tech
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  Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities
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   1-2 years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred
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   Must keep current on all state certifications, licenses and/or registrations to continue employment
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   Must be willing to travel to other clinic locations as needed
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   Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record systems
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   Must possess organizational and communication skills
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   Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, clients, and visitors
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   Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team
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