Medical Assistant in Fort Myers, Florida at PRECISION HEALTHCARE SPECIALISTS LLC
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Job Description
Precision Healthcare Specialists is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our Dermatology team. We are looking for a dependable, compassionate, and clinically skilled Medical Assistant who enjoys working directly with patients and providers in a busy specialty setting. Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are required for this position. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently while providing a positive patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Room patients and obtain and document vital signs, medical history, medications, and chief complaints
- Assist providers with patient examinations and dermatology procedures
- Prepare examination and procedure rooms and maintain appropriate clinical supplies
- Assist with biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, wound care, and other dermatologic procedures as directed by the provider
- Prepare and position patients for examinations and procedures
- Perform wound care and provide patients with post-procedure instructions
- Collect, label, and properly handle specimens for laboratory/pathology processing
- Take and document clinical photographs as needed
- Accurately document patient information in the EMR
- Communicate patient instructions and follow-up information as directed by the provider
- Schedule follow-up appointments and assist with coordinating patient care
- Communicate with patients in English and Spanish, both in person and by telephone
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment
- Monitor clinical supplies and notify management when supplies need to be reordered
- Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and company policies and procedures
- Provide professional, compassionate, and patient-centered care
- Perform other clinical and administrative duties as assigned
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Previous medical assisting experience preferred
- Dermatology or specialty-office experience preferred
- Experience assisting with clinical procedures is a plus
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical procedures
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, dependable, and patient-focused
- Comfortable working onsite and directly with patients and providers
The ideal candidate is a team player who takes pride in providing excellent patient care, communicates effectively with patients and coworkers, and can confidently support the provider throughout the patient visit.
If you are a bilingual Certified Medical Assistant looking to join a growing specialty practice and enjoy working in a hands-on clinical environment, we would love to hear from you.