Medical Assistant I
Company: PhyNet Dermatology, LLC
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing medical
assistance to dermatology providers, including rooming patients,
updating all components of the patient's medical history,
documenting reason for visit and history of present illness.
Assists the provider with office procedures including, but not
limited to, biopsies, surgeries and treatments for various skin
conditions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must
perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a
reasonable accommodation.
Works as part of a team to see a patient volume of an average of up
to 40 patients per day.
Basic scribing responsibilities.
Takes and documents patient HPI.
Updates all patient medical/surgical/family history, medications
and allergies
Preps and assists numerous surgical procedures such as ED&Cs,
shave/punch biopsies, ILK, I&D and others.
Preps and assists numerous cosmetic procedures such as Botox,
lasers, and others.
Preps and assists with excisions or other surgical procedures as
needed.
Demonstrates strict sterile techniques.
Numbs treatment areas as directed.
Removes sutures as needed.
Logs pathology and transmits pathology orders to appropriate
lab.
Inputs templates and scribes chart notes as required by
provider.
Processes RX refills and submits prior authorizations.
Operates Narrowband and photodynamic therapy units.
Fills liquid nitrogen containers for daily use.
Cleans and stocks patient examination rooms and supply areas.
Follows infection control practices.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities
required.
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 0-3 years of medical assistant experience, preferably
in dermatology.
Certifications & Licenses: MA Certification REQUIRED
Technology Applications: Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Applications.
Must be able to float to Santa Ana and Newport Beach locations.
Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5:00p
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential job responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of
time; use hands to finger, handle or fell objects, tools, or
controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop,
kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The
employee must occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 25
pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use
of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Works in well-lit, ventilated and climate-controlled office
environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has
moving mechanical parts.
Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office and/or
medical clinic environment.
Job ID: 2023-3463
External Company Name: PhyNet Dermatology, LLC
External Company URL: https://www.phynet.com/
Post End Date: 6/9/2023
Keywords: PhyNet Dermatology, LLC, Newport Beach , Medical Assistant I, Healthcare , Newport Beach, California
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