Medical Assistant

Are you a CMA? Are you an aspiring Medical Assistant? Come join the largest Dermatology practice in Hawaii! We are currently seeking enthusiastic candidates to join our growing team! We require energetic, enthusiastic team members with a strong work ethic. Candidates should be available to work in any of our 3 locations with the possibility of an occasional Saturday. Dermatology experience is preferred as well as EMA (Modernizing Medicine) EMR experience however, it is not required as we offer on-the-job training. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment. Staff is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for the following duties: Greet and room patients Assist the provider during examinations Explain procedures, forms, consent to patients in their entirety. Complete charts in EMR ensuring MIPS measures are completed as assigned. Prepare pathology specimens, notify carriers of pick-ups, place specimens in assigned locations prior to departure. Call patients with negative pathology biopsy results Return patient calls or VMs within 24 hours. Obtain pre/prior authorizations from insurance companies as needed for patients. Submit prescriptions to pharmacies in a timely manner to avoid patients getting to the pharmacy prior to their medications. Keep exam rooms clean and well-stocked Check and annotate refrigerator temperatures twice daily (beginning & end of the clinic) Clean and sterilize instruments daily. Inspect instruments to ensure cleanliness prior to use. Complete clinic laundry daily. Answer patient calls to include triage. Transport liquid nitrogen and other supplies between clinics as needed. Take on additional tasks as assigned. Coverage occasional Saturday and evening clinics as needed. Dispense LN2 from the machine into dewars every 2 hours as needed. Remain fair and professional in all encounters over the phone, text, in-person with everyone you encounter on behalf of the practice Unpack supplies and medication as received. Medication should be unpacked as soon as you receive them as they must be placed inside refrigeration units. Be certain to annotate EMR with the arrival of medication information. This position would require you to work within multiple locations to include: Hawaii Kai and Kailua. Traveling expenses will not be reimbursed. Occasional Saturday’s and Monday, Wednesday, Friday evenings needed. Competitive compensation based on experience. EMA experience preferred. Benefits include 401K, paid-time-off, 7 paid holidays per year, and health insurance through HMSA. Job Type: Full-time Hawaii Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Centers provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Veteran-led organization LGBTQ+ friendly workplace Paid time off Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Medical specialties: Dermatology Schedule: Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Work setting: In-person Application Question(s): Salary Expectations? Minimum & Desired Do you comply with the Covid-19 vaccination requirements? Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required) Work Location: In person