Medical Assistant (Cosmetics)

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  • Knoxville, TN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
OverviewAt Anne Arundel Dermatology we give exceptional care - to our patients and to eachother.Patient First | Caring | Accountability | Trust | One Team | GrowthFounded 50+ years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. With 250+ clinicians and 110+ locations in 7 states, we're thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team!Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology?We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.Do you enjoy interacting with patients and collaboratively working with a team to ensure the highest quality of Patient care is provided? Do you have a passion for healthcare, skincare, and Cosmetic treatments?It is important that the Cosmetic Medical Assistant is cheerful, friendly, polite, tactful, and professional in appearance and manner at all times. They must have an awareness of all office financial policies, participating insurance companies, requirements of those insurance companies, especially referrals, and aware of all scheduling rules for each provider. This individual works closely with the Cosmetics Provider(s), as well as the Cosmetic Coordinator to support gathering patient information, assembling charts, and maintaining the smooth flow of charts to the clinical areas of the office. The individual is very hands on in terms of working with the Provider, Patients, and involvement in and out of the exam room. The successful Cosmetic Medical Assistant must be a team player and respectful of their co-workers.Responsibilities
  • Prepares exam rooms, escorts patients to room, and prepares them for their provider
  • Assists in patient education regarding cosmetics treatment options, skincare treatment
  • regimens, and pre and post treatment protocol
  • Provides chair-side patient and provider assistance
  • Responsible for assisting the provider with patient care including review of allergies and medical history and chief complaint or reason for their visit; assisting with pretreatment prep and room set up and also post treatment room break down, restocking, and clean up
  • Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management.
Other responsibilities include patient education on treatment plans, having proper inventory and appropriate levels of samples, as well as forms printed up to and including: consents and at home care, and provider assistant traits, such as suture removal, dressing changes, and knowledge of insurance based procedures and completion of pathology and lab requisition documents.QualificationsEducation and Experience:
  • High School Graduate or GED required.
  • Completion of a Medical Assistant Program, Certified Nursing Assistant program or completion of a bachelor's degree program in the pre-med or pre-physician assistant track preferred.
  • CPR certified preferred.
  • 1-2 years of recent experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or other clinical patient care experience preferred.
  • Previous experience in Dermatology is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
  • Standing and walking for extended periods of time
  • Moderate amount of talking, bending, twisting, reaching, and balancing.
  • Use of hands and fingers.
  • Talking and listening in person and on the telephone.
  • Handling of materials such as paper, supplies, etc.
  • Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
  • Risk of exposure to infectious organisms and the possibility of injury due to chemicals and sharp objects.
Licensure/Certifications/EducationFull time employees (defined as regularly working at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance - effective 1st of the month after date of start
  • Short-term and long-term disability, Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity - Effective the 1st of the month following date of hire
  • Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement Savings account
  • Employee discount on cosmetic services and products

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