Medical Assistant

About the role

The Medical Assistant position is part of the Dermatology Solutions Group, LLC team, supporting Southeastern Dermatology Group, P.A., a medical practice in Panama City, FL.

Responsibilities

• Ensures an excellent patient experience with all aspects of the practice and associated interactions.
• Accurately documents patient information in health records, including HPI, chief complaints, and vital signs.
• Prepares patients for examinations and treatments, prepares and cleans exam and treatment rooms, and maintains clinical supplies.
• Administers injections, assists with examinations, and provides other patient care services as directed.
• Performs suture removals, trims nails, and administers medications as needed.
• Trips and responds to patient communications and questions in a timely manner.
• Schedules tests and treatments, processes referrals, and creates, maintains, copies, scans, and files patient encounters and records.
• Verifies patient/specimen information and performs medication prior authorizations.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED with one year medical experience in a physician’s office or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Current certification and ability to maintain professional certification, if applicable.
• Physical abilities to stand for extended periods, lift up to 20 pounds, and perform tasks requiring hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, insurance companies, and the public.