Medical Assistant Job Description

Park Avenue Skin Care is a 30+ year Cosmetic Dermatology practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

We are looking for one full-time and one part-time Certified Medical Assistant.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to multi-task and be self-motivated.

We offer best-in-industry career opportunities and compensation along with excellent health benefits,

vacation, 401K, generous employee discounts, and an excellent and rewarding work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Physician/Physician Assistants (PAs) with all aspects of patient visit/treatment

• Prepare treatment/exam rooms for patients before patient enters and after patient leaves

• Accompany patient to treatment/exam and perform intake regarding reason for visit and prepare patient

if needed

• Assist Physician/PAs with patient exams, treatments, procedures, and documentation of visit by adding

notes to patient chart (paper or electronic)

• Prepare supply trays for Botox and Filler treatments

• Take before and after photos with iPad

• Fill out and log lab requisitions for all specimens

• Explain to patients and promote appropriate procedures and skincare products

• Perform qualified procedures including (but not limited to) superficial peels, laser hair removal, acne

extractions, Vivace, Clear & Brilliant, Fraxel, CoolSculpting, IPL and others

• Prepare instruments for sterilization and autoclave when appropriate

• Take inventory of supplies in treatment/exam rooms and restock

• Call in or submit electronic prescriptions

• Respond to patient inquires

• Assist with checking patients in/out, maintain patient flow, phone/email triage, and supporting Front

Desk team

• Perform well in environment that values compassion, helpfulness, patience, and resourcefulness

• Assist in other functions of the practice as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience working in a Dermatology office.

Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program OR equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of

education

Schedule:

• Full Time / Monday - Friday

• Part Time / 3 days per week.