GAP Year/ General Dermatology Medical Assistant

PLYMOUTH DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES P • Full-time • Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States • $20 - $25 / hour • 3w ago

Description

General Dermatology Medical Assistant

The Dermatology MA has a much broader clinical support role. They prepare the patient, assist the provider, perform delegated clinical tasks, and help keep the clinic moving efficiently.

Before the visit

Review the schedule and prepare charts.
Verify reason for visit.
Room patients.
Obtain and document vital signs when appropriate-at providers request only
Review medications, allergies, pharmacy, and medical history.
Update dermatologic history.
Document the patient's primary concerns.
Prepare patients for skin examinations.
Provide gowns and appropriate draping.
Photograph lesions according to office protocol.
Document lesion locations/body sites.

During the visit

Assist the dermatologist with examinations.
Serve as a chaperone when appropriate.
Assist with:
- Shave biopsies
- Punch biopsies
- Cryotherapy
- Electrodessication and curettage
- Excisions
- Cyst procedures
- Intralesional injections
- Suture placement/removal as permitted and trained
- Dressing changes
Set up sterile or clean procedure trays.
Handle instruments and supplies.
Label specimens correctly.
Prepare pathology requisitions.
Assist with local anesthetic preparation and other medications according to practice policy and applicable scope requirements.

After the visit

Apply dressings.
Review provider-approved wound-care instructions with patients.
Clean and turn over exam rooms.
Process specimens for pathology pickup.
Schedule or coordinate follow-up procedures.
Assist with prescription/refill requests for provider review.
Assist with prior authorizations.
Communicate provider-approved results and instructions.
Track biopsies, labs, referrals, and outstanding clinical tasks.
Maintain appropriate inventory and supplies.
Follow OSHA, infection-control, sharps, sterilization, and HIPAA requirements.

Scribe & Clinical Documentation Required throughout all Phases of Visit

Provide real-time scribing support during patient visits, accurately documenting the provider-patient encounter in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Additional Responsibilities

· Pathology results- outreach scheduling and referrals

· Autoclave Operations- Sterilization

· Canisters

· Quest Diagnostics login/workflow

· Surgical Sterilization Tray Setup

· Cleaning packing instruments

Requirements

Qualifications

Certified as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified as a Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Previous experience in a clinic setting is preferred, particularly dermatology.
Strong understanding of medical terminology
Experience scribing or documenting visit in real time
Ability to work effectively as a team member and maintain professionalism at all times

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