Medical Assistant Float - ALL LOCATIONS - Myrtle Beach, Dillon, Conway, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, Wilmington
About The Position
The Medical Assistant Float supports Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants in delivering dermatology care. The role involves direct patient interaction and may require travel between Waccamaw Dermatology locations, including Myrtle Beach, Conway, Pawleys Island, Dillon, Sumter, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, South Strand, and Wilmington. Travel may be required with advanced or last-minute notice. Daily work may include greeting patients, collecting intake information, handling phone calls and electronic correspondence, performing point-of-care testing, scribing in the electronic medical record, preparing exam rooms and surgical procedures, and assisting with procedures. The position contributes to patient care by providing professional service, protecting confidential information, and working flexibly and collaboratively with the team.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant experience, or equivalent experience in a high-volume medical setting.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret medical terminology.
- Ability to speak and write English fluently.
- Current CPR, First Aid, or BLS certificate.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to all locations.
- Ability to work 8–10+ hour shifts and be available for overtime when necessary.
- Ability to move between locations and within and outside buildings; push, pull, reach, bend, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Dermatology experience.
- Completion of a technical or vocational training program with CMA, AAMA, RMA, or CCMA Medical Assistant certification, or Emergency Medical Technician certification.
- Previous experience scribing in the room for a provider.
- Ability to speak other languages.
Responsibilities
- Assist during dermatological procedures and surgeries, including setting up and sterilizing instruments and completing documentation logs.
- Assist providers with minor surgeries, including procedures for skin cancer, cysts, and lipomas.
- Perform intramuscular, subcutaneous, and numbing injections.
- Maintain knowledge of medical terminology, especially dermatology terminology.
- Respond professionally to patient Klara messages, electronic faxes, and patient phone inquiries.
- Greet patients, record medical histories, and take vital signs.
- Room patients and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
- Communicate aftercare and follow-up instructions to patients.
- Scribe during appointments and ensure accuracy in charting activities.
- Assist with ordering and inventorying medical supplies.
- Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and OSHA rules and regulations.
- Provide superior customer service and contribute to team efforts by completing related tasks as needed.
- Remain flexible and interact positively and professionally across departments.
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Travel between practice locations as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
