Lead Medical Assistant
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Job Description
Overview
At Anne Arundel Dermatology we give exceptional care to our patients and to each other.
Patient First Caring Accountability Trust One Team Growth
Founded 50 years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical surgical and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the MidAtlantic and Southeastern states. With 250 clinicians and 110 locations in 7 states were thriving growing and looking to add talented individuals to our team!
Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology
We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research emerging treatments new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands on training and longterm career growth opportunities from within.
The Lead Medical Assistant will lead and guide the Medical Assistant staff as well as assist Physicians and other Providers to ensure safe and effective quality patient care in an efficient and productive manner.
Hours: 7:45 AM 5:00 PM/5:30 PM
4 day work week day off may vary
Must be willing to travle to LaGrange 2 days per week (mileage reimbursed)
Responsibilities
- Train and coach new MA team members
- Ensure operational efficiency
- Escort patient to exam room and confirm first & last name & DOB.
- Obtain and record vital signs.
- Organize patient flow.
- Setup procedure tray instruments and equipment according to instructions.
- Prepare Path/lab specimens route to correct lab directed by patient insurance plan.
- Respond to patient questions in office and on phone as instructed.
- Check todos/Nurse line.
- Calibrate clean sterilize and inventory all equipment & instruments according to schedule. Keep appropriate records of maintenance.
- Maintain medication supplies discard outofdate supplies and keep appropriate records.
- Maintain infection control and make sure supply rooms and cabinets are stocked.
- Ordering sorting restocking and inventory of all supplies.
- Document all medical instructions given to patients thoroughly review wound care with patients when applicable.
- Anesthesia/Inject for procedures.
- Ensure all phone messages faxes and interdepartmental mail are addressed in a timely manner.
- Must maintain HIPAA compliance
- Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management.
Qualifications
- Must have Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification
- Able to triage patient problems.
- Be familiar with and compliant OSHA/HIPAA infection control & Blood Borne Pathogen Standards.
- Knowledge of medical terminology CPT and ICD10 codes.
- Knowledge of office financial policies.
- Basic computer skills and experience in EMR utilization.
- Able to operate standard office equipment i.e. computer fax copier scanner etc
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluent in English
- Ability to function well in a highpaced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to work in an effective cooperative and courteous manner with staff patients and visitors.
- Must be able to travel to satellite offices as needed
- Ability to multitask prioritize appropriately and work well both individually and as part of a team
- Ability to read understand and follow oral and written instruction.
- Ability to spell sort and file materials correctly alphabetically or numerically.
Licensure/Certifications/Education
Education and Experience:
- High School Graduate or GED
- Certified/Registered Medical Assistant
- CPR certified
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a Medical Assistant
- Previous experience in Dermatology is preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Standing and walking for extended periods of time
- Moderate amount of talking bending twisting reaching and balancing.
- Use of hands and fingers.
- Talking and listening in person and on the telephone.
- Handling of materials such as paper supplies etc.
- Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
- Risk of exposure to infectious organisms and the possibility of injury due to chemicals and sharp objects.
Full time employees (defined as regularly working at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical Dental & Vision insurance effective 1st of the month after date of start
- Shortterm and longterm disability Voluntary life (employee spouse and child) Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Effective the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement Savings account
- Employee discount on cosmetic services and products
Employment Type
Full-Time
