Dermatology Assistant

Dermatology Medical Assistant

If you are looking for a hard-working and caring team where your positivity and energy will shine in a truly patient-centered environment, we are looking for you! Harbor Dermatology in Gig Harbor, WA, is looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to add to our team. Seeking a confident, organized, reliable individual with great customer service skills, initiative, and attention to detail. One year experience in a physician office or hospital setting required, MA Certification and/or Dermatology experience strongly preferred. Sign-on bonus to right hire. Our team works M-Th 7:30a-4:30p - Fridays off!

Job Description

Harbor Dermatology values personal growth and professional development and appreciates an individual’s enthusiasm, collegiality, integrity, and reliability. Successful team members are very organized and responsible individuals who are skilled in making sure both patients and colleagues feel supported and appreciated, while maintaining a professional, inviting, and calm environment. Team members will need to be detail- oriented and creative, thrive in an evolving environment, be professional and courteous, and maintain a smile through it all.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Clinical

• Ensure clinic opening and closing procedures are followed
• Sanitize and prepare exam rooms for patients
• Sanitize and prepare instruments/supplies
• Guide patients to the exam room, take history
• Assist provider with examinations, serving as scribe to document examination findings and treatment plan/prescription orders/schedule follow-up appointments
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures
• Assist provider with procedures
• Prepare, collect and send lab specimens for testing
• Administer injections ordered by the provider (if certified or trained)
• Provide patient education/instructions as determined by the provider
• Answer patient phone calls and triage them appropriately

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Administrative

• Schedule and confirm patient appointments
• Greet patients
• Update and maintain medical records
• Scheduling referral and testing appointments
• Maintain clean work area, exam rooms, supplies, and medications
• Keep inventory of medical and office supplies as required. Notify administrator if supplies are low
• General office administration duties
• Obtaining consent forms from patients
• May be requested to substitute for other office responsibilities of receptionist
• Any other assigned duties by provider or administrator

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Awareness of the need for discretion and keeping confident matters relating to the patients and their problems
• Adept at using electronic medical records software
• Willingness to accept orders and to perform repetitive tasks
• Previously demonstrated performance in a medical environment
• Ability to comprehend established office routines and policies.
• Fast learner and comprehends both oral and written communications.
• Active MA-Certified or completion of MA-Registered requirements

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Emotional Intelligence and Positive Attitude
• Reliable
• Kind, calm, courteous and tactful with neat and friendly appearance
• Ability to communicate and relate well with providers, colleagues, and patients
• Able to follow direction well from providers and managers
• Must be energetic and enthusiastic, yet calm and professional.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:

• Reports to the provider regarding clinical care
• Reports to administrator regarding administrative matters

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Dermatology

Schedule:

• 4x10
• Day shift
• Holidays
• No nights
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Office
• Outpatient

Experience:

• MA: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• WA MA Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Gig Harbor, WA 98335 (Required)

Work Location: In person