Medical Assistant

Overview:

Are you looking for a rewarding career as a Medical Assistant? Come to work for APDerm and take advantage of our competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Under the general supervision of the clinician and reporting directly to the Practice Manager, the MA II shall provide direct and indirect care to a specified group of patients in our dermatology healthcare setting. MAs work in collaboration with the clinician and other ambulatory support staff with the office location and with other disciplines to deliver quality patient care.

THIS POSITION MAY REQUIRE WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS / EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO WORK/COMMUTE TO ALL SITES.

6:00 am-4:30 pm

Tuesday alternates Worcester/Leominster

Wednesday- Worcester

Thursday- Worcester

Every other Monday alternates Worcester/Leominster until May 2025

Responsibilities:

Benefits:

• - Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Identity Insurance Options
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401k Match Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free CDT Course
• 40% off Cosmetic Services and Products
• Free Botox
• Teammate Incentive Quarterly Bonuses
• Quarterly Jane Iredale Tester Products at Cost
• Modeling Opportunities Available for Trainings
• Discounts with Echelon to Purchase Exercise Equipment
• Discounted Home, Auto and Renters’ Insurance

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but are not limited to:

• Responsible for Scribing/Documenting office visit on computer for clinician.
• Responsible for cross coverage when needed.
• Ensures that all necessary information and materials are present for clinician prior to the patient visit.
• Ensure that all appropriate equipment is in good working order at the beginning of the day and that adequate supplies are available for patient procedure/visit. Ensure appropriate levels of supplies and inventory for office needs by utilizing the appropriate request system while understanding the importance of cost containment.
• Obtains and electronically records an accurate history of present illness; updates patient problem list, allergies, pharmacy, medication list and history of skin cancer as indicated.
• Instructs and teaches patients after care for surgical and cosmetic procedures. Ensure patients show understanding and document this in the patient’s chart.
• Complete suture inventory and check rooms for expiring inventory.
• See 20 general dermatology patients during a clinic day (dependent on visit type and patient complexity).
• Escorts patients to the appropriate room, accurately obtains and records history and chief complaint to practice standards.
• Prepares patient for the appointment based upon the diagnosis, procedure and or practice protocols. Includes proper dress (gowns), proper set ups for the procedure to be performed, etc.
• Performs proper pre-visit procedure under the direction of the clinician prior to the patient’s visit (suture removal, dressing removal).
• Must be willing to learn and perform ancillary services per practice needs, to include phototherapy, xtrac, PDT, etc.
• Sterilize and package instruments.
• Observes and reports any abnormal symptoms or behaviour to appropriate clinician.
• Perform appropriate specimen collection (including labelling, ensuring the specimen is in the bottle and practice protocol).
• Records and maintains pathology logbook to ensure that all pathology reports have been properly documented
• Performs suture removals or other procedures as directed by the clinician.
• Performs proper dosing and mixing of medications: Buffered Lidocaine, Kenalog, Sclerotherapy preparations, Botox- Cosmetic & Hyperhidrosis, etc.
• Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Certified Dermatology Technician (CDT), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) is required.
• Possesses and displays knowledge of medical terminology.