Certified Medical Assistant
1 day ago
Las Cruces
Job DescriptionAbout Us: At Elite Dermatology, were committed to providing a superior level of care in a friendly and personalized environment. We are a privately owned, fast-paced, specialized medical practice who takes pride in providing Las Cruces & surrounding areas with options for their skin care needs. Our employees are part of a work culture that promotes teamwork and great patient care. In order to be a part of our team, you must be detail oriented, have a friendly personality, and hold yourself to the highest ethical standards. What we are looking for: Our ideal candidate will be able to use their skill set to assist in providing quality care and ensure that our clinic runs smoothly. We are looking for a team player that can multitask, be non-judgmental & empathetic, and understands the importance of providing the highest level of care to our patients every time. This position supports providers and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care, clinic maintenance, and communication with other medical offices. This job may also include cross training as a Medical Receptionist on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the employers business needs. What you'll do: • Provide direct and indirect support to Elite Dermatology provider(s) in the delivery of patient care, • Prepare exam rooms and patients to be seen by Elite Dermatology provider(s), • Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed, • Check the patient's vital signs, including temperature, respiration, pulse, height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading, • Obtain and document the patient's current medical history, drug history, and chief complaint(s), • Assist provider(s) during exams and procedures, • Assist with prescription refills, electronic health record alerts, and other time sensitive delegated tasks, • Ensure supplies, exam rooms, and treatment rooms are properly sanitized and stocked, • Respond to emails, phone calls, and voicemails, • Data entry, filing, and faxing or emailing documents, • Adhere to infection control standards, OSHA standards, and aseptic techniques, • Strictly adhere to HIPAA standards, • Participate in staff meetings and provide constructive criticism with the mindset of providing solutions for improvement, • Other duties as assigned, • Help manage the inventory of medical supplies, setting up machines and testing equipment, and cleaning instruments and rooms as needed.Schedule: Monday - Friday Education/Credentials: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), • Medical assistant certification, • Minimum of 2 years of recent, continuous experience in a medical assistant role, • Basic life support (BLS) certificationExperience:, • 2+ years experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (required), • Experience as a receptionist (preferred)Skills:, • Service oriented., • Time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work, • Written and verbal communication skills, • Proficiency across multiple computer operating systems and programs, • Ability to adhere to a compliance program and HIPAA standards and policies, • Able to receive and apply constructive input for performance improvement and growth, • Willingness to learn, • Team player, • Bilingual preferred, • Excellent customer service skills, • Strong attention to detailBenefits/Perks, • Competitive Compensation, • Great Work Environment, • Career Advancement Opportunities, • Benefits available upon completion of a 90-day probationary period.