Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT FOR DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE

Base Salary is $60K to $70K (based upon experience and candidate); Plus Great Benefits

Incredible Organization with Equally Incredible People

***** CMA or CCMA Certification is Strongly Preferred; and MUST Have At Least Two (2) Years of Experience in Dermatology Practice *****

Prominent Manhattan Upper East Side Dermatology Practice is looking for a talented, self-motivated, well-spoken, patient-focused medical professional to join its Team as a Medical Assistant (CMA or CCMA Certification strongly preferred). You must have a Minimum of Two (2) Years of Experience in Dermatology (medical and cosmetic). In this role, you will work closely with the physicians through each visit. Beyond rooming patients, you will scribe during appointments, assist with biopsies, excisions, injectables and laser treatments, and keep charts, pathology results and inventory up to date. The ideal candidate will be passionate about what they do, organized, comfortable with technology, excellent with patients, adaptable, a great team player, and be agile in a fast-paced VIP High-profile Clientele Private Practice setting.

Working Onsite Five (5) Days per Week on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Must be available at least One (1) Day per Week, to Open or Close Practice outside of regular hours 9am-5pm.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; Some College (Associates or Bachelors) is preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is strongly preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is a plus.
• Two Plus (2+) years of experience as a Medical Assistant in Dermatology is required, including assisting with procedures and handling biopsy specimens.
• One Plus (1+) year of Scribing Experience in an EMR is preferred, with fast and accurate typing.
• Current CPR Certification is required.
• Experience with Cool Sculpting is a decided plus; and Experience working with Lasers is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Dermatologic Surgery and Sterile Technique.
• Must be Computer Literate, including EMR and practice management software, e-prescribing, inventory tracking.
• Comfortable picking up new software.
• Familiarity with common skin conditions, dermatology procedures and medical terminology.
• Organized and detail-oriented, particularly when it comes to keeping logs and records current.
• Professional and discreet with patients, including long-time and high-profile (often VIP) patients.
• Clear communication with patients, physicians and the rest of the team, and a good sense of when to bring an issue to a physician or manager.
• Physical Requirements (involves standing and walking for most of the day, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working with sharps, lasers and biological specimens while using appropriate protective equipment.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care and Procedures:

• Room patients, review their history, medications and reason for the visit, and take vital signs.
• Assist with full-body skin exams and act as a chaperone when needed.
• Assist with medical and cosmetic procedures, including biopsies, excisions, skin tag removal, neuromodulator injections and laser treatments; set up trays and help keep patients comfortable.
• Take clinical photos for the chart and for tracking cosmetic results, following consent and privacy policies.
• Go over wound care and aftercare instructions with patients and follow up with them as directed.
• Draw blood and process lab orders as needed.
• Label, log and send out biopsy and pathology specimens, and track each one until the pathology report comes back, following up with the lab when a result is late in tandem with Senior Staff.

Scribing and Documentation:

• Scribe during visits, documenting exam findings, procedures, treatment plans and physician notes in the EMR.
• Use the practice's EMR templates and documentation tools, including any AI or ambient scribing tools we adopt, and suggest template improvements where they would save time.
• Make sure charts are complete and ready for the physician to sign by the end of each day.
• Send e-prescriptions per physician orders and coordinate with pharmacies.
• Handle prior authorizations for medications and procedures through insurance portals.

Inventory Management and Tracking:

• Track clinical supplies, injectables and retail products in the practice's inventory system, including usage, deliveries and adjustments.
• Record lot numbers and expiration dates for injectables and other regulated products, and rotate stock so nothing expires.
• Do regular inventory counts, resolve discrepancies and flag reorders before supplies run low.
• Keep exam and procedure rooms stocked.

Clinical Environment and Operations

• Clean and prepare exam and procedure rooms and sterilize instruments according to infection control and OSHA requirements.
• Work with the front desk and practice leadership to keep the schedule on track and let patients know about any delays.