Medical Assistant - Dermatology
UHS
Summary
Capital Medical Group is a newly acquired physician practice group within Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Assistant to support our Dermatology practice and provide high-quality clinical and administrative support to patients and providers.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage patient flow, room patients, and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
- Obtain and document vital signs, medications, medical history, and other required information in the EMR.
- Assist providers with examinations, dermatologic procedures, testing, and specimen collection as permitted.
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms, equipment, instruments, and clinical supplies.
- Support medication reconciliation and assist with medications or injections when appropriately authorized, supervised, and permitted.
- Provide provider-directed patient instructions and communicate concerns or abnormal findings to the appropriate clinical staff.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA, infection prevention, safety, organizational, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Perform other clinical and administrative duties as assigned within the Medical Assistant’s permitted scope of practice.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach in a healthcare environment.
- Ability to assist with patient positioning and mobility as required.
- Ability to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 100 pounds as required by the role.
- Ability to work in healthcare environments that may require personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate computers, medical equipment, and other equipment required for the position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Graduation from an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program required
- Current BLS/CPR/AED certification required
- Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant required
- Minimum of one year of Medical Assistant experience required
- Experience in Dermatology or another procedural specialty preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Career Advancement
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.