Medical Assistant (Plastic Surgery)

About Us

Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads (an Inspire Aesthetics Group Partner) strives to provide a comfortable, compassionate, safe plastic surgery experience. With over 90+ years of plastic surgery experience, our award-winning plastic surgeons are well-known for listening to our patients and delivering beautiful results. From our pre-operative care center to our AAAASF-accredited, fully appointed surgical center, we provide our patients with a caring, positive experience from the very first appointment and throughout their care.

Job Summary:

Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads is seeking a part-time medical assistant (3 days a week) to join our growing aesthetics team. The medical assistant provides back-office support for patients and other clinical team members. This position performs tasks such as taking vitals, height/weight measurements, and post-operative care. This individual will play a significant role in the communication and flow of the office. 

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist provider with lasers, injectables, and minor procedures
• Assist in exam room set-up with the necessary supplies and equipment for each procedure
• Ensure all exam room supplies and equipment is stocked daily
• Communicate and interpret physician's instructions to patients
• Dispose all linen and trash in the appropriate manner
• Empty and replace sharps containers in all rooms
• Assist with minor surgeries
• Manage and oversee the direction and flow of patients to ensure the daily schedule runs efficiently and on time
• Ensure patient information is updated and complete in EMR (take photos, sign consents, update medical history, etc.)
• Operate e-fax, printer, scanner
• Participate in office events and seminars outside regular business hours
• Enthusiastic and optimistic personality
• Perform related work as required

Qualifications and Skills:

• High attention to detail and accuracy, as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure & multi-task
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records
• Desire and ability help maintain a pleasant, team-oriented atmosphere
• Prior experience working in a plastic surgery office or comparable medical office setting (Dermatology or Cosmetic Dentist)
• Must maintain a professional appearance and grooming at all times

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
• Ambulatory surgery center: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Preferred)

Work Schedule:

• Three 10 hour days
• Typically 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM