Medical Assistant (Dermatology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant (Dermatology)

• Focus: Patient flow support, delegated patient care assistance, and clinic support activities

Description

Provide support to physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating efficient patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, and performing related administrative functions in a dermatology clinic. You will prepare patients and exam rooms, obtain and document vitals and visit information, assist with delegated procedures, and help maintain a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient patient flow (escort patients, identify with 2 identifiers, prepare for exam, prioritize tasks)

• Obtain accurate vital signs and report significant changes to the provider/RN

• Document reason for visit and update/confirm allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information

• Prepare and clean exam rooms; disinfect/sterilize equipment and instruments

• Anticipate, set up, and monitor needed equipment/supplies for visits

• Assist with procedures per protocols (e.g., ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, specimen collection, CLIA-waived testing)

• Maintain vaccine/medication inventory and equipment/instrument readiness; assist with ordering supplies and disposing of expired items

• Follow opening/closing procedures and environmental safety rounds

• Support patient satisfaction through professional, friendly communication; maintain patient confidentiality

• Perform delegated specialty-area procedures and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• Current Medical Assistant certification or proof of eligibility to write an approved certification exam (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRCMA)

• Within the first 6 months of employment, complete one of the approved certifications (after up to two test attempts)

• AHA-accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification

• 0–2 years of experience in a relevant role

• Strong computer skills

Benefits

A wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, including protection for unexpected life events (see benefits page for details and eligibility by employment classification).