Dermatology Medical Assistant - Hiring at 3 locations

Medical Assistant

Assist physician(s) with patient examination and treatment. Responsible for patient histories, routine lab procedures, collection and preparation of specimens for transport to lab. Handle appropriate patient phone calls.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Take patient histories, chief complaint and update medication / allergy sheet in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Assist the physician with documentation of the patient visit in the EMR. Proficiency in typing, sporadic 10-key.
• Assist physician in-office surgical procedures.
• Record / maintain laboratory data in patient charts. Notify patients with lab results when appropriate.
• Perform sterile dressing applications, suture removal, wound care, blood pressure, other appropriate procedures.
• Give certain medications, injections under physician supervision.
• Instruct patients regarding preparation for tests. Create lab forms in the EMR. Schedule appointments with other specialists.
• Promptly call back patient messages and prescription refills daily.
• Collect specimens and perform certain in-house lab tests.
• Monitor the quality of surgical and diagnostic equipment. Notify the supervisor if there is a need for replacement / repair.
• Maintain general appearance and cleanliness of exam rooms.
• Prepare / drape patients for examination.
• Prepare / replenish supplies. Maintain inventory and reports to office supervisor concerning needed supplies.
• Receive and organize the handling of medication samples.
• Dispose of contaminated, disposable items in appropriate biohazard containers.
• Complies with office policies pertaining to OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA Federal standards.
• Perform other tasks as requested by coordinator, practice manager or physician.
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis.
• Ability to work additional hours and / or overtime depending on patient needs.

This role has no supervisory responsibilities. Employee supports physician and reports directly clinical supervisor and clinical administrator.

This job operates in a clinical setting of a medical practice with routine exposure to those who may have contagious illnesses. This role routinely requires walking to and from the patient sitting area to exam rooms and frequent sitting and standing while documenting in patient's charts. It also utilizes standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. There is frequent patient contact.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Demonstrate cognitive ability to :

This is a full-time position. Days and typical hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 7 : 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 7 : 30 a.m. to 12 : 45 p.m.

No travel is expected for this position within the first 6 months of employment. Travel is possible thereafter to fulfill any workforce shortages at the Practice's other clinical sites.

Must be authorized to work in the United States of America. Must acknowledge and agree to the Practice's policies including the drug and alcohol policies.

Dermatology Associates of Virginia is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.