Dermatology Medical Assistant - Asheville NC

Qualderm Partners • Asheville, NC

11h • Onsite

About The Position

QualDerm Partners is seeking a Dermatology Medical Assistant to support providers and deliver a positive patient experience in a clinical office. The role involves welcoming and rooming patients, reviewing medical histories and medications, documenting concerns, and obtaining vital signs as applicable. The Medical Assistant assists with examinations, procedures, and surgical preparation; performs injections, suture removals, and other assigned patient-care tasks within their training and authorized scope; and supports patient communications and follow-up care.

The position also includes maintaining accurate electronic medical records, verifying and logging specimens, preparing and stocking treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and following confidentiality, safety, and infection-prevention procedures. Team members may pitch in with other clinic needs and, when assigned, assist with clinic-approved social media and community engagement activities.

This is an on-site, hourly position in a clinical office. Typical business hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; schedules vary by practice and business needs. Travel to other office locations may be required. The role 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.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures.
• Comfort using electronic medical records, computers, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Dermatology experience.
• Medical Assistant certification.
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant or in a clinical healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to dermatology.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and common office software applications.

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 accurately in the electronic medical record and verify, label, and log specimens.
• Relay provider instructions, 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.
• Support other clinic needs and, when assigned, assist with clinic-approved social media and community engagement activities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and 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.
• Accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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