Dermatology Medical Assistant

Job Summary :

Torrey Pines Dermatology and Laser Center seeks highly skilled and experienced Medical Assistants to join our well-established, fast-paced, and high-volume dermatology practice. Our practice specializes in general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, including Mohs procedures, and familiarity with laser treatments and cosmetic procedures or products is a plus. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of recent, hands-on patient care experience and the ability to work independently while thriving as part of a collaborative team.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist dermatologist with examinations
• Assist nurses and dermatologist with procedures
• Guide patients to the exam room
• Take and record patients' vital signs, height, and weight
• Prepare and collect lab specimens for testing
• Scribe physical examination findings within ModMed EHR
• Prepare quotes within our POS system, Lightspeed
• Process biopsy and surgical specimens
• Communicate directly with patients to answer questions and relay biopsy results
• Process prior authorizations of medications
• Upload pathology requisitions for incoming glass slides for physician to read
• Sanitize and prepare exam rooms for patients
• Take inventory of back office products and supplies
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures (skin tag removal, excisions, chemical peels, and biopsies)
• Assist dermatologist with cosmetic procedures, such as Botox, Fillers and Laser treatments
• Manage follow-up appointments for patients with chronic or recurring skin ailments.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Job Requirements

Education / Experience

Torrey Pines Dermatology & Laser Center ("Torrey Pines") is an equal opportunity employer. Torrey Pines does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.