Medical Assistant (Dermatology) Knoxville, TN

Anne Arundel Dermatology • Knoxville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant joins an outpatient dermatology clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, supporting physicians and other providers with patient care, procedure preparation, and clinic operations. The role includes preparing procedure trays and ensuring the department has adequate supplies. The clinic provides general dermatology, Mohs surgery, and aesthetic skin care.

The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Medical Assistant may need to travel to nearby practice locations based on business and patient-care needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in a medical or clinical setting preferred; dermatology experience is a plus.
• Medical Assistant certification or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred, unless otherwise required by state law.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) preferred.
• 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, with 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 and dependable, and comfortable working as part of a physician-led clinical team.
• Ability and willingness to learn clinical workflows, technology, and dermatology-specific procedures.
• Flexibility to travel to nearby practice locations when needed based on business and patient-care needs.
• 1–2 years of recent Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or other clinical patient care experience preferred.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program, or a bachelor’s degree program in the pre-med or pre-physician assistant track, preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Dermatology experience.
• Medical Assistant certification or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems.
• 1–2 years of recent Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or other clinical patient care experience.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program, or a bachelor’s degree program in the 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 laboratory 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, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first of the month after start date.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and child.
• Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
• Company-provided Basic Life/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