Medical Assistant

Company: West Dermatology
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description This position requires verification of Covid-19 vaccination and vaccination booster.West Dermatology offers an open Medical Assistant position in San Luis Obispo, CA.At West Dermatology, successful candidates are compassionate, team-oriented and enjoy being a part of an energetic work environment. We are looking for individuals to join our team who create a positive West Dermatology experience for our patients while delivering exceptional patient care.The ideal Medical Assistant is able to put themselves in our patients shoes and demonstrate compassion and understanding while thriving in a fast-paced clinic. A successful Medical Assistant is friendly, professional and has a natural talent to always put our patients first in delivering unparalleled patient care.The chosen candidate will be responsible for the following:Excellent administrative and clinical skillsRoom patients and obtain vital signsObtain and update patient medical history and medication list with accuracyPrep exam rooms and anticipate provider needs Perform blood pressure checks, blood draws, injections, and other medical tasks as requested by the provider and manager.Assist provider in procedures such as biopsies, surgical procedures and cosmetic treatments/proceduresScribe for provider during visit and enter all pertinent information accurately into the EHR chart.Provide clinical staff with completed documents for data entry into patient records.Communicate test results and provider recommendations to patientsMaintain a safe environment for patients and use all safety precautions appropriately.Stock all exam roomsPerform duties related to medical instrument cleaning and sterilizationOther duties as assignedQualifications:Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA): preferred OR Completion of Medical Assistant certificate: but not requiredPrevious clinical experience requiredDermatology experience a plusExcellent patient care skillsAttention to detail while working in a fast paced environmentScribe experience a plus, but will trainMust be extremely reliable and highly adaptableSurgical assistance and set up experience preferred.Excellent data entry skills and able to communicate in a professional manner, written and verbalPrevious experience with an EMR system, a plusEqual Employment OpportunityWest Dermatology is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for applicants and Employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws.West Dermatology does not permit discrimination of any type against an employee because of any of the following legally protected characteristics: gender, race, color, religion, country of origin, mental disability, physical disability, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, age, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.

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