Certified Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Job description

Full-time certified Medical Assistant to join our upscale and growing Plastic Surgery practice.

The Plastic Surgery Group in Montclair is seeking a Medical Assistant for multi-physician plastic surgery group with work experience in plastic surgery/ dermatology and /or surgery center required. Ideal candidate is reliable, self-motivated, independent, friendly, highly organized, professional appearance and positive attitude.

This position’s primary responsibilities include:

• Greeting patients and escort them to the exam rooms.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician
• Remove sutures/staples, change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• Sterilize medical instruments
• Restock exam rooms
• Arrange for laboratory services
• Explain treatment procedures to patients
• Answer medically related patient calls

Education Requirements/ Skills:

• Proof of high school graduation or GED
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Certification by AAMA or AMT required*
• Must have 2-3 years -experience in Medical Assistant preferably in plastic surgery and/ or dermatology
• Strong customer service ethic
• Computer and EMR knowledge
• Experience with post-operative care
• Experience with office procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Dermatology
• Plastic Surgery