Medical Assistant

Princeton Dermatology Associates (PDA) is a leading dermatology/dermatological surgery practice with several offices in the State of New Jersey. Due to recent growth in our Princeton, Monroe Township, North Brunswick, and Hillsborough offices, we are looking to hire one (1) full time, experienced, Certified Medical Assistants to join our team. The successful candidate will be personable, intelligent, and a dynamic team player, with a Medical Assistant Certification and three to five years of post-certification work experience in a similar practice, preferably dermatology. Outstanding candidates interested in part time work may also be considered. Each candidate will work primarily out of one of our offices, but is expected to provide coverage as needed, to all all the other offices as well. You MUST have reliable transportation and be able to travel to all offices.

PDA offers a very competitive compensation package based on qualifications and experience, along with a full array of benefits, that include comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, generous vacation and sick pay, as well as a 401 K Plan.

More About Princeton Dermatology Associates:

PDA is committed to providing complete medical and cosmetic skin care for our patients. Our single specialty dermatology practice provides medical care treating all types of skin conditions and problems. We provide skin cancer detection and treatment. We also offer highly specialized surgical services including Mohs Micrographic Surgery, laser treatments, and cosmetic facial treatments. At PDA we strongly believe that people are our greatest asset, and we strive to challenge them professionally and to provide opportunity for growth within the organization.

Seeking Certified Medical Assistant for Dermatology/Dermatological Surgery Practice

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a Certified MA, preferably with several years of prior experience with our EMR system, EMA by Modernizing Medicine.

Should have a thorough working knowledge of surgical and aseptic technique.

We strongly favor multi-year prior experience in a Dermatology Practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

Record accurate office visit notes, complications, incidents, timely documentation of counts, etc.

Assure patient exam rooms are properly cleaned and that appropriate supplies and equipment are available in each room.

Prepare instrument trays and supplies in sterile and non-sterile setting.

Prepare lidocaine syringes for the session.

Escort patient's into exam room and assist onto exam tables.

Take patient history, including vital signs when necessary, make complete and accurate chart notes in EHR.

Provide assistance to physician and or physician assistant during all procedures as requested within the scope of licensure.

Assist with application of all dressings.

Prepare and record all biopsies/cultures to labs upon diagnosis, document in log, advise doctor, and patient if noted by doctor.

Prepare and record medications and samples dispenses, prescriptions prepared, and patent educational information disseminated to patient. Notate in chart note.

Report to the lead or clinical supervisor any equipment failure, parts found or broken, breaks in technique, incidents or other unusual occurrences.

Perform direct terminal cleaning activities at the end of the day.

Return telephone calls to patients, and make appropriate documentation in the patient chart.

Respond to pharmacy telephone calls and faxes relating to patient medications and make appropriate documentation in patient chart.

Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies and medications.

Attend any office meetings requested by clinical supervisor.

Maintain patient literature for all procedures performed. And other duties as needed.

Should be flexible to cover offices/hours when other Medical Assistants are out.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person