Clinical Assistant for Dermatology Practice
Exciting opportunity to work with the doctor voted as Best Dermatologist in Ventura County the last five years in a row. The Karlsberg Center for Restorative Dermatology offers state-of-the art comprehensive spectrum of general, surgical and cosmetic dermatologic services for the face and body. We are committed to leading edge procedures and patient care. This well-established private practice is located Ventura, CA and is seeking a Clinical Assistant for our successful and growing practice. If you are looking for a company that encourages its employees to excel and provides a welcoming environment, then we have a wonderful opportunity for you!
Listed below are the requirements and responsibilities of this position.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Clinical Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Back Office
REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor
Job
Summary: Responsible for assisting the physician with patient care including taking vital signs when needed, obtaining history and chief complaint, scribing, assisting with biopsies and select surgery procedures, and providing other chair-side doctor assistance. May administer treatments ordered by the doctor. Other responsibilities include patient education on medication, treatment plans and what to expect after treatment or surgery, and completion of pathology and lab requisition documents.
Education and
Experience:
1. High school diploma; college degree preferred.
2. Experience in a medical office working as a medical assistant desired.
3. The ideal candidate will also have experience in the hospitality industry (sales and/or marketing) ideally in the health and wellness sector (i.e. spa, resorts or other business that offers cosmetic dermatologic services, etc.)
4. Experience with EMR desirable.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
1. Excellent communication skills. Must be articulate and able to communicate effectively (written and orally) demonstrating excellent grammatical command of the English language.
2. Good understanding/knowledge of skin anatomy, and knowledge of medical skin care terminology.
3. Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
4. Ability to work as a team member in co-operative, agreeable, flexible manner with co-workers.
5. Well-organized with strong attention to detail.
6. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
7. Empathetic with patient needs and concerns.
8. Ability to work well with physicians, anticipating their needs in regard to patient treatment.
9. Must be computer literate.
10. Well-organized with excellent attention to detail.
11. Maintains a professional appearance in their own personal care.
Responsibilities:
1. Primary Duties
Prepares exam rooms according to scheduled procedure or anticipates physician's needs if non-scheduled procedure is likely, including all instrumentation.
Obtains signatures on all necessary informed consent documents.
Escorts patients to exam rooms in order of appointment times. Obtains short history and vital signs as required by patient's chief complaint. Obtains or updates medication list if necessary.
Assist the Physician with scribing making entries into the patient's medical record, and transcribing the Physician's orders.
Assists physician with biopsies and surgical procedures such as excisions, ED&C, cryo therapy, laser surgery, etc.
Authorize drug refills as directed; telephone prescriptions to pharmacies; call patients with test results.
Ensures that the patient understands the treatment plan, understands the proper use of their medications, and understands their responsibility for compliance with the treatment plan prior to leaving the office.
Escorts patients to front desk or other office locations as is appropriate.
Straightens and cleans exam rooms after patient visits, disposing of any contaminated supplies.
Completely and correctly fills out all required pathology and laboratory requisition documents for patients as required by physician. Provides clinical staff with all completed documents for data entry into the biopsy book.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and always being interested in learning something new.
Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accompanying new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
2. Secondary Duties
Cleans and restocks all exam/treatment rooms, including cleaning sinks and equipment.
Performs all duties related to medical instrument cleaning and sterilization.
Checks that all equipment is where it belongs.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance.
Notifies clinical staff of supplies needed to avoid shortages.
At the end of the day, turns off power to all equipment and covers equipment as needed.
Any and all other tasks and responsibilities which may be assigned from time to time.
The practice offers paid time off benefits, medical insurance, a profit sharing plan, and competitive compensation.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Karlsberg Center for Restorative DermatologyEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Listed below are the requirements and responsibilities of this position.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Clinical Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Back Office
REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor
Job
Summary: Responsible for assisting the physician with patient care including taking vital signs when needed, obtaining history and chief complaint, scribing, assisting with biopsies and select surgery procedures, and providing other chair-side doctor assistance. May administer treatments ordered by the doctor. Other responsibilities include patient education on medication, treatment plans and what to expect after treatment or surgery, and completion of pathology and lab requisition documents.
Education and
Experience:
1. High school diploma; college degree preferred.
2. Experience in a medical office working as a medical assistant desired.
3. The ideal candidate will also have experience in the hospitality industry (sales and/or marketing) ideally in the health and wellness sector (i.e. spa, resorts or other business that offers cosmetic dermatologic services, etc.)
4. Experience with EMR desirable.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
1. Excellent communication skills. Must be articulate and able to communicate effectively (written and orally) demonstrating excellent grammatical command of the English language.
2. Good understanding/knowledge of skin anatomy, and knowledge of medical skin care terminology.
3. Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
4. Ability to work as a team member in co-operative, agreeable, flexible manner with co-workers.
5. Well-organized with strong attention to detail.
6. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
7. Empathetic with patient needs and concerns.
8. Ability to work well with physicians, anticipating their needs in regard to patient treatment.
9. Must be computer literate.
10. Well-organized with excellent attention to detail.
11. Maintains a professional appearance in their own personal care.
Responsibilities:
1. Primary Duties
Prepares exam rooms according to scheduled procedure or anticipates physician's needs if non-scheduled procedure is likely, including all instrumentation.
Obtains signatures on all necessary informed consent documents.
Escorts patients to exam rooms in order of appointment times. Obtains short history and vital signs as required by patient's chief complaint. Obtains or updates medication list if necessary.
Assist the Physician with scribing making entries into the patient's medical record, and transcribing the Physician's orders.
Assists physician with biopsies and surgical procedures such as excisions, ED&C, cryo therapy, laser surgery, etc.
Authorize drug refills as directed; telephone prescriptions to pharmacies; call patients with test results.
Ensures that the patient understands the treatment plan, understands the proper use of their medications, and understands their responsibility for compliance with the treatment plan prior to leaving the office.
Escorts patients to front desk or other office locations as is appropriate.
Straightens and cleans exam rooms after patient visits, disposing of any contaminated supplies.
Completely and correctly fills out all required pathology and laboratory requisition documents for patients as required by physician. Provides clinical staff with all completed documents for data entry into the biopsy book.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and always being interested in learning something new.
Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accompanying new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
2. Secondary Duties
Cleans and restocks all exam/treatment rooms, including cleaning sinks and equipment.
Performs all duties related to medical instrument cleaning and sterilization.
Checks that all equipment is where it belongs.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance.
Notifies clinical staff of supplies needed to avoid shortages.
At the end of the day, turns off power to all equipment and covers equipment as needed.
Any and all other tasks and responsibilities which may be assigned from time to time.
The practice offers paid time off benefits, medical insurance, a profit sharing plan, and competitive compensation.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Karlsberg Center for Restorative DermatologyEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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