About this role
Rushmore Dermatology, LLP is a physician owned clinic dedicated to excellence and patient-centered care is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team.
Our team of physicians and advanced practice providers thrive on collaborating with smart, compassionate individuals. Our work can be challenging, but we are motivated by serving our families, friends, and community in meaningful ways. We value work-life balance and career satisfaction, offering competitive wages, exceptional benefits, and a workplace where you can feel proud of your contributions. Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), Profit sharing, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, seven paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), and other benefits.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant in Dermatology
Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow. collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; performing aseptic procedures, taking vital signs; nonintravenous injections; administering medications by unit dosage as ordered by the physician/APP; observing & reporting patients’ signs or symptoms; administering basic first aid; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families per physician direction; answering calls and providing pertinent information to the physician/APP.
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: High school diploma. Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year’s work experience in medical service.
REQUIREMENTS: Active Medical Assistant Certification. Maintains CPR certification.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching. Occasional stress from workload.
Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
Manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. R