GWU Looking for Medical Assistant – Dermatology at Washington, DC Full Time

• Assists the physicians, nursing, and clinical staff with patient examinations, treatments and procedures such as patch testing, cryotherapy and other surface ablation therapies.
• Escorts patients from reception area to exam rooms in a timely manner – maintaining an organized patient flow and ensuring clear communication with providers and teammates.
• Prepares for provider examination and treatment of patient by reviewing EMR prior to patient visit and setting up special equipment as needed.
• Uses sterile technique to assist physician during biopsy/surgical procedures.
• Performs suture removal and light therapy treatments under the direction of a medical provider and documents appropriately.
• Assists provider with therapeutic facials and peels, sclerotherapy, skin tag removal, and various cosmetic laser therapies including laser hair removal. (COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY)
• Assists provider with Botox™ and filler injections. (COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY)
• Obtains and documents vital signs, reason for visit, allergies, medical history, and patient medications.
• Communicates with patient, medical provider and pharmacy to secure medication refills and prior authorizations.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education           

• High school diploma required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program.
• Medical Assistant Certification is required.

 Experience 

• Clinical experience in a physician’s office or ambulatory care setting. Dermatology preferred, but not required.
• Experience in Cosmetic Dermatology setting a plus. Candidates with experience in medical-surgical or internal medicine setting and excellent skills will be considered. CPR certification required.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.