Dermatology Medical Assistant - Asheville NC

QualDerm Partners•Asheville, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

QualDerm Partners is hiring a Dermatology Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinic operations. The role involves welcoming and rooming patients, reviewing medical histories and medications, documenting concerns, and obtaining vital signs as applicable. The Medical Assistant works with providers during examinations, office procedures, and surgical preparation, and performs injections, suture removals, and other patient care tasks as directed and within their training and authorized scope. The position also includes documenting visits in the electronic medical record; verifying, labeling, and logging specimens; relaying provider instructions and results as directed; responding to patient messages; and helping with prescriptions, referrals, and follow-up scheduling. The Medical Assistant keeps treatment rooms clean and stocked, sterilizes instruments, maintains supplies and equipment, and follows confidentiality, safety, and infection prevention procedures. When assigned, the role may include clinic-approved social media and community engagement activities. This is an on-site, hourly clinical-office position. Typical business hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with schedules varying by practice and business needs. Travel to other office locations may be required. The position involves extended standing, frequent movement, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years of medical office experience; experience as a Medical Assistant or in a clinical healthcare environment is highly desirable.
Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures, particularly terminology related to dermatology.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients and staff.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information professionally.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
Ability to multitask, remain calm when priorities shift, and support teammates.
Comfort using electronic medical records or EHR systems, computers, and common office software applications, including Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
Dermatology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Welcome and room patients; review medical histories and medications, document concerns, and obtain vital signs as applicable.
Assist providers with examinations, office procedures, and surgical preparation, including confirming required documentation and consents.
Perform injections, suture removals, and other patient care tasks as directed by providers and within training and authorized scope.
Document visits in the electronic medical record and verify, label, and log specimens.
Relay provider instructions and communicate results as directed; respond to patient messages and assist with prescriptions, referrals, and follow-up scheduling.
Clean and stock treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain clinical supplies and equipment.
Follow confidentiality, safety, and infection prevention procedures.
Pitch in where needed and, when assigned, help with clinic-approved social media and community engagement activities.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
401(k) plan with company matching: 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%, with immediate vesting.
Paid time off accrued from day one.
Six paid holidays and two floating holidays each year.
Company-paid basic life insurance, with optional additional plans.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Additional wellness plans, including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
Exclusive employee discounts on products and services.
Referral bonus program.