Dermatology Medical Assistant

About the Role:

The Dermatology Medical Assistant plays a critical role in supporting dermatologists and clinical staff to deliver exceptional patient care within a dermatology practice. This position involves preparing patients for examinations, assisting with dermatological procedures, and managing clinical documentation to ensure accurate and efficient workflow. The Medical Assistant will serve as a liaison between patients and providers, facilitating communication and providing education on skin care and treatment plans. By maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment, the assistant helps uphold safety and infection control standards. Ultimately, this role contributes to enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction through attentive, compassionate, and professional support.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Take patient histories, chief complaint and update medication/allergy sheet in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).  
• Assist the provider with documentation of the patient visit in the EMR. Proficiency in typing, sporadic 10-key is a must. 
• Assist provider with in-office surgical procedures. 
• Record/maintain laboratory data in patient charts. Notify patients with lab results when appropriate. 
• Perform sterile dressing applications, suture removal, wound care, blood pressure, other appropriate procedures. 
• Give certain medications, injections under physician supervision.  
• Instruct patients regarding preparation for tests. Create lab forms in the EMR. Schedule appointments with other specialists.
• Promptly call back patient messages and prescription refills daily. 
• Collect specimens and perform certain in-house lab tests. 
• Monitor the quality of surgical and diagnostic equipment. Notify the supervisor if there is a need for replacement/repair. 
• Maintain general appearance and cleanliness of exam rooms.  
• Prepare/drape patients for examination. 
• Prepare/replenish supplies. Maintain inventory and reports to office supervisor concerning needed supplies.  
• Receive and organize the handling of medication samples. 
• Dispose of contaminated, disposable items in appropriate biohazard containers. 
• Complies with office policies pertaining to OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA Federal standards. 
• Perform other tasks as requested by coordinator, practice manager or physician. 
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis. 
• Ability to work additional hours and/or overtime depending on patient needs. 

Competencies