Medical Assistant (Dermatology) - Knoxville, TN

Anne Arundel Dermatology•Knoxville, TN

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to join our Knoxville dermatology team at Dermatology Associates of Knoxville. As an MA, you'll work directly alongside dermatology providers supporting patient flow, clinical procedures, medical dermatology visits, and overall daily operations within a busy outpatient specialty practice. We’re looking for someone who is organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing both hands-on clinical support and patient-facing responsibilities. This position will require travel to our Farragut, Dowell Springs, and Powell locations. We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new drugs, and prevention methods. We are one of the largest groups of dermatology practices in the area and believe in providing our new associates with intensive training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

Requirements

1+ years of recent hands-on clinical experience in a Medical Assistant, CNA, patient care, or healthcare support role preferred
Dermatology experience preferred, but not required
Experience assisting with in-office procedures and/or direct patient care
Comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient medical practice
Strong communication and patient service skills
Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
Experience documenting in EMR systems
Familiarity with clinical workflows, patient intake, and procedural support
Ability to work collaboratively with providers, clinical staff, and front office teams
Strong time management and organizational skills
Professional, dependable, and adaptable attitude
High School Graduate or GED required
1-2 years of recent experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or other clinical patient care experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program, Certified Nursing Assistant program or completion of a bachelor’s degree program in the pre-med or pre-physician assistant track preferred.
Previous experience in Dermatology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare exam and procedure rooms prior to patient visits
Room patients and obtain accurate medical history, medication updates, chief complaints, and vital signs
Document patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR/EHR)
Assist providers during dermatology appointments, including general skin exams, biopsies, excisions, lesion treatments, and follow-up visits
Support in-office procedures by setting up instruments, supplies, syringes, and sterile trays
Assist with specimen collection, labeling, documentation, and routing to pathology/laboratory partners
Provide post-procedure instructions and reinforce provider guidance
Respond to patient calls, portal messages, callbacks, and clinical task lists
Assist with prescription refill workflows, prior authorizations, and provider communications as needed
Maintain efficient patient flow to support provider productivity and clinic scheduling
Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment according to infection prevention protocols
Monitor inventory levels and restock clinical supplies throughout the office
Remove expired supplies and maintain organized treatment areas
Support chart preparation and administrative clinical workflows between patient appointments
Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and workplace safety standards at all times
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership