Medical Assistant (Dermatology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant (Dermatology), full-time

Description

Support dermatology physicians and clinical staff by ensuring efficient patient flow, preparing patients and exam rooms, and assisting with delegated patient care and administrative tasks. You will obtain vital signs, document visit information (including allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy), and respond to provider needs to keep the clinic running smoothly. The role also includes preparing for and assisting with procedures, maintaining safe and clean care areas, supporting vaccine/medication inventory, and protecting patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient patient flow: escort patients, use two patient identifiers, prepare patients for exam, obtain vital signs, document visit reason and update/confirm key history, notify provider/RN of significant changes, set up equipment/supplies, clean/prep exam rooms, prioritize tasks to expedite visits.

• Assist with procedures per protocols (including ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, procedure tray setup, specimen collection, and CLIA-waived testing as directed).

• Support high-quality care: disinfect/sterilize equipment and instruments, participate in environmental safety rounds, maintain vaccine/medication inventory, monitor/maintain equipment, assist with ordering supplies, dispose of expired items, and follow office opening/closing procedures.

• Promote patient satisfaction and confidentiality through professional communication in person and by phone; perform delegated responsibilities; participate in staff meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

• Current certification in AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA; or provide proof of eligibility to write one of these eligible certification exams.

• BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association accredited).

• 0–2 years of experience in a relevant role.

• Strong computer skills.

• Within the first six months of employment, complete one of the eligible certifications (CMA via AAMA, RMA via AMT, NCMA via NCCT, CCMA via NHA, or NRCMA via NAHP); up to two test attempts.

Benefits

Benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events. Eligibility depends on employment classification; detailed benefits are available at https://jobs.nm.org/benefits.