About Northeast Dermatology Associates
Northeast Dermatology is looking for medical assistants to join our rapidly growing team! We have a new location in Hopkinton!
Job Requirements
As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication.
The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
Distribute over-the-counter samples and explain how they are used
Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients and document all information in patient’s chart
Provide prescription samples at the request of the dermatologist or mid-level provider
Give injections
Phlebotomy
Input clinical findings into the electronic medical record
Anticipate when a biopsy is likely, based on protocols set by the physician, and set up instruments and supplies for biopsies and procedures when the provider sees fit.
Assist with minor surgical procedures
Provide routine patient education
Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed and available in patients’ medical records
Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required
Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls (if needed)
Report to dermatologists, mid-levels, or practice manager
Skills:
Skill in exercising high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and day-to-day decision-making.
Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
Skill in preparing/maintaining medical records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
Abilities:
Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
Ability to read, understand and follow oral & written instruction.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with DMSI staff, referral physicians and their staff, DMSI patients, and DMSI vendor relationships.
Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
Ability to read, interpret and apply corporate policies and procedures.
Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
Ability to communicate clearly to and interact effectively with DMSI personnel at all levels;
Ability to maintain quality control standards;
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to work nights and weekends.
Ability to travel with other staff to our satellite locations.
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