Plastics - Medical Assistant (45766)

Who We Are:

Platinum Dermatology Partners is a network of high-quality dermatology clinics that focus on collaborative and innovative ideas to drive growth. We offer general dermatology, cosmetic, medical, plastic surgery, and cancer screening treatments. We have over 145 clinics, over 350 providers, and more than 2300 employees in clinics across Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, and Florida. We are a rapidly growing company that allows our doctors to focus on providing exceptional care without worrying about the operational side of the business. Our core values focus on collaboration, ownership, respect, excellence, authenticity, and integrity. Our purpose is to empower the practice of exceptional dermatology.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Assist busy Plastic Surgery clinic with diverse patient types including pre-operative and post-operative cosmetic and reconstructive surgery patients, assist in-office procedures including skin cancer reconstructions, cosmetic injectables (Botox, filler), and smaller scale cosmetic surgeries including (fat transfer, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, liposuction, radio frequency/micro needling and hair transplantation).
• Phlebotomy for PRP procedures.
• Escort patients to and from the exam room, help them prepare for the exam/procedure, gather and chart intake history, scribe the office visit, and enter prescriptions into the EMR.
• Perform injections, suture removals, and other patient treatments.
• Educate patients and respond to questions in the office/on the phone as needed.
• Document all medical instructions given to patients.
• Proper photos and consent for procedure completed.
• Clean and organize exam rooms, prepare procedure trays, clean and autoclave instruments, and stock supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma required.
• Certification preferred (i.e., Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Dermatology Technician, Certified Surgical Assistant, etc.)
• Medical Assistant training is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a medical office as a medical assistant.
• Prior plastic surgery, cosmetic, aesthetics, operating room, or office procedure experience is required.

Performance Requirements:

• Friendly, energetic personality with strong customer service skills
• Quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional in appearance and mannerisms.
• Knowledgeable of medical plastic surgery terms/CPT, ICD-10.
• Able to demonstrate compassion and caring when dealing with others, patients, and co-workers.
• Able to prioritize tasks efficiently in a busy clinical environment, understand the provider’s instructions, and know when to seek information or advice.
• Experience working on electronic medical records.