Medical Assistant
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Precision Healthcare Specialists is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our Dermatology team. We are looking for a dependable, compassionate, and clinically skilled Medical Assistant who enjoys working directly with patients and providers in a busy specialty setting. Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are required for this position. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently while providing a positive patient experience.


Responsibilities

  • Room patients and obtain and document vital signs, medical history, medications, and chief complaints
  • Assist providers with patient examinations and dermatology procedures
  • Prepare examination and procedure rooms and maintain appropriate clinical supplies
  • Assist with biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, wound care, and other dermatologic procedures as directed by the provider
  • Prepare and position patients for examinations and procedures
  • Perform wound care and provide patients with post-procedure instructions
  • Collect, label, and properly handle specimens for laboratory/pathology processing
  • Take and document clinical photographs as needed
  • Accurately document patient information in the EMR
  • Communicate patient instructions and follow-up information as directed by the provider
  • Schedule follow-up appointments and assist with coordinating patient care
  • Communicate with patients in English and Spanish, both in person and by telephone
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment
  • Monitor clinical supplies and notify management when supplies need to be reordered
  • Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and company policies and procedures
  • Provide professional, compassionate, and patient-centered care
  • Perform other clinical and administrative duties as assigned
Requirements

 

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required
  • Bilingual English/Spanish required
  • Previous medical assisting experience preferred
  • Dermatology or specialty-office experience preferred
  • Experience assisting with clinical procedures is a plus
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical procedures
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Professional, dependable, and patient-focused
  • Comfortable working onsite and directly with patients and providers

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a team player who takes pride in providing excellent patient care, communicates effectively with patients and coworkers, and can confidently support the provider throughout the patient visit.

If you are a bilingual Certified Medical Assistant looking to join a growing specialty practice and enjoy working in a hands-on clinical environment, we would love to hear from you.