Medical Assistant

Optima Dermatology

Scarborough, ME, United States
On-site
Prepare exam rooms and stock supplies
Assist physicians with patient procedures
Handle specimen preparation and lab requisitions
Optima Dermatology is seeking a full-time or part-time Medical Assistant for their Scarborough, ME location. The ideal candidate will have experience in a dermatology setting, though this is not a strict requirement, and will be involved in various patient care responsibilities, including assisting physicians and managing lab results

Job Summary

  • Optima Dermatology is recruiting an experienced full time or part time Medical Assistant to join our ever growing Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics group.
  • Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting physicians with procedures, managing lab specimens, scheduling tests, facilitating referrals, and handling patient communications.
  • The position will offer competitive compensation and generous health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Optima Dermatology is seeking a full-time or part-time Medical Assistant for their Scarborough, ME location. The ideal candidate will have experience in a dermatology setting, though this is not a strict requirement, and will be involved in various patient care responsibilities, including assisting physicians and managing lab results.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepare exam rooms and stock supplies
  • Assist physicians with patient procedures
  • Handle specimen preparation and lab requisitions
  • Schedule diagnostic tests and procedures
  • Facilitate physician referrals
  • Manage prescription authorizations and patient calls
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and safety

Nice-to-have

  • Develop patient rapport
  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Adapt to age-appropriate patient care

Key Requirements

  • Dermatology Medical Assistant experience preferred
  • On the job training available with a path to CDT within 6-12 months
  • Demonstrated ability in taking patient vitals
  • Demonstrated ability in injection/immunization procedures
  • Demonstrated ability in charting and documentation
  • Demonstrated ability in exam room preparation
  • Demonstrated ability in infectious waste handling
  • Demonstrated ability in sterile techniques
  • Demonstrated ability in routine lab procedures and collection
  • Experience utilizing Modernizing Medicine / EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR) highly preferred
  • Minimum of one year of previous experience in dermatology medical office preferred

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