Medical Assistant

About Garramone Plastic Surgery
At Garramone Plastic Surgery, our mission is to unite our patients with the cosmetic goals of their dreams. For over 20 years, Dr. Garramone and his highly experienced staff have been crafting elegant results. With an eye for detail, the Garramone team creates appearances that highlight and improve patients’ naturally existing good looks. Dr. Garramone and team work closely with each and every patient, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge surgical techniques to craft incredible results.

Job Summary:

Garramone Plastic Surgery is seeking a medical assistant to join our growing 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:

• Delivers safe patient care according to policies and procedures
• Records patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in Nextech (EHR) accurately
• Prepares rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
• Provides assistance to the Surgeons and Providers in the examination rooms
• Conducts diagnostic tests to determine patient health
• Disposes of biomedical waste in accordance with standards
• Administers basic health care or medical treatments in postoperative care including removal of drains and suture removal
• Communicates follow-up instructions to patients
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization working effectively as a team member with other members of management and the clinic staff
• Traveling to multiple locations may be required

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• 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)
• At least 1 -2 years of experience in an ASC/office-based surgery center preferred 

License/Certification:

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

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Disability coverage (short term and long term)
• Supplemental insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• 9 paid holidays
• Employee discounts