MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology

Salary Range: $19.0800 - $29.3200 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

 

The Medical Assistant is responsible for maintaining a highly professional environment, ensuring a collaborative relationship with patients, physicians, referring physicians, non- licensed and licensed staff in the Clinic. The MA assists with non-clinical tasks required to ensure smooth patient access and flow including scheduling patients for follow up office visits, imaging and lab work, preparation of appropriate chart elements, and escorting patient to room and collecting vital signs and patient information. May perform blood draw with phlebotomy certification. Assists physician with tasks such as removing bandages, collection of samples not requiring sterile procedures, and other non-sterile tasks. Stocks and organizes exam rooms and assists with storage of medical supplies. This position also handles the pre-authorization process and acts as a liaison between the providers and patient. The MA works collaboratively with clinical staff to ensure all proper records are received and all appropriate testing is completed prior to appointment/surgery date. The MA provides updates to the clinic staff and patients on timing ensuring patient flow. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Education and Experience

Required:

High school graduate or equivalent

One plus years in a healthcare field and a minimum of one year of previous experience within an acute healthcare system environment

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Preferred:

One to two years Associate or Bachelors’ degree in a healthcare-related field

Working Knowledge of EPIC or other Electronic Medical Record system ‘EMR’

Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates

 

Certifications Required

Current BLS Certification

 

Certifications Preferred

May only perform blood draws by meeting and maintaining State of California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) Certification