Clinical Medical Assistant (Dermatology) | Knoxville, TN

Anne Arundel Dermatology • Knoxville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Anne Arundel Dermatology is hiring a Medical Assistant for its outpatient dermatology clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Medical Assistant supports physicians and other providers by preparing procedure trays, maintaining department supplies, and assisting with patient care. The schedule is four days per week, Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The role includes rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting intake information and provider notes in the EMR, coordinating patient flow, and assisting with dermatology procedures. The Medical Assistant also prepares and routes specimens, responds to patient communications as directed, maintains clinical equipment and supplies, supports infection control, and follows HIPAA requirements.

Knoxville Dermatology Group is part of Anne Arundel Dermatology. The organization describes itself as a growing dermatology group with more than 300 clinicians and over 110 locations in seven states. It emphasizes hands-on training, continuing education, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort supporting general medical and procedural patient care, including rooming patients, obtaining medical histories and vital signs, and assisting providers with clinical procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Collaborative, dependable, and comfortable working as part of a physician-led clinical team.
• Ability and willingness to learn new clinical workflows, technology, and dermatology-specific procedures.
• Flexibility to travel to nearby practice locations when needed based on business and patient-care needs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; perform talking, bending, twisting, reaching, and balancing; use hands and fingers; handle materials; and lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work with potential exposure to infectious organisms and possible injury from chemicals and sharp objects.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a medical or clinical setting; dermatology experience is a plus.
• Medical Assistant certification or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, unless otherwise required by state law.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
• One to two years of recent Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or other clinical patient care experience.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or a bachelor's degree program in a pre-med or pre-physician-assistant track.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and document intake information in the EMR.
• Coordinate patient flow and support efficient clinic operations.
• Prepare procedure trays, instruments, and equipment, and assist providers with dermatology procedures.
• Prepare and route pathology and lab specimens according to insurance requirements.
• Respond to patient questions, clinical task lists, and nurse line messages as directed.
• Clean, sterilize, maintain, and inventory clinical equipment and instruments.
• Maintain medication and supply inventory, remove expired items, and restock clinical areas.
• Support infection control standards and maintain organized, fully stocked clinical spaces.
• Accurately document patient information and scribe provider notes in the EMR.
• Assist with administration of local anesthetic.
• Handle phone messages, faxes, and interdepartmental communications in a timely manner.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week; effective the first of the month after start date.
• Dental insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week; effective the first of the month after start date.
• Vision insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week; effective the first of the month after start date.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement savings account.
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED