ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

*Duties may include, but not limited to all or some of the following.

• Functions as a medical assistant supporting both location when medical director is not in office
• Provides support to medical director- Monday- Wednesday at our SOHO location and Fridays at 58^th Street from 9A-7:30P
• Providing exceptional patient care in accordance with and within scope of practice of the position.
• Fulfilling patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking providers schedule to plan for the day, organizing patient flow, accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring, dressing, collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, and answering Klaras for Dr.Palep
• Assisting with basic patient care and medical procedures within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of practice.
• Clinical duties include set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by the practice and infection control policies, and instructing patients on surgical / cosmetic procedures, such as Toxin / Filler, laser treatments, skin tag removals, biopsies, excisions, chemical peels, light therapy, liquid nitrogen procedures, and several other procedures that are performed.
• Sterilization of medical instruments and ensuring all exam rooms are appropriately stocked and turned over
• Maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
• Complying with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants,

radiation and other hazardous substances.

• Ensuring Department of Health (DOH) compliance of site lab and exam rooms which may include but is not limited to: logbook maintenance, checking for expired medications and supplies, proper handling of specimen etc.
• Assisting in the maintenance, accountability and accuracy of patient medical charts within the practice EHR and PM systems (Nextgen / EMA) and required paper forms (procedure consent forms, financial responsibility forms, test results, aftercare care forms).
• May be responsible for photographing and recording patient photographs into EMR.
• May be required to transcribe notes for physicians.
• May be required to promote cosmetic procedures and products sold.
• May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties
• Helping maintain a courteous and professional working environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• A High School Degree or GED.
• 1-2 Years working in the specialty of Dermatology
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program, with Certified (CM) Medical Assistant or extensive experience working in Cosmetic Dermatology
• Excellent communication and bedside manner.
• Flexible with full-time work schedule, which may include evenings and weekends.
• Strong aptitude for detail, and ability to work independently, required.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Computer Proficiency required.
• Professional and positive demeanor attitude, ability to inspire the same in others.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work and thrive in a continuously evolving environment

We offer competitive pay and full slate of benefits that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off