Medical Assistant (Dermatology) | Charlotte, NC

Anne Arundel Dermatology•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Anne Arundel Dermatology is hiring a Medical Assistant for its outpatient dermatology clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Medical Assistant supports physicians and other providers with patient care, procedure preparation, supplies, and day-to-day clinic operations. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role includes rooming patients, collecting vital signs and medical histories, documenting information and provider notes in the EMR, and helping coordinate patient flow. The Medical Assistant prepares instruments and equipment, assists with dermatology procedures and local anesthetic administration, handles specimens, and supports infection control and clinical inventory needs. The position also involves responding to patient communications as directed and maintaining timely, accurate records and HIPAA compliance. Anne Arundel Dermatology describes itself as a growing organization with more than 300 clinicians and over 110 locations in seven states. It highlights hands-on training, continued education, and opportunities for long-term career growth. Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.

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 and 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, dependable, and comfortable working as part of a physician-led clinical team.
Ability and willingness to learn new 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.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform talking, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, and hand and finger movements.
Ability to handle materials such as paper and supplies and lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work with risk of exposure to infectious organisms and possible injury due to chemicals and sharp objects.

Nice To Haves

Dermatology experience.
Medical Assistant certification or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, unless otherwise required by state law.
Completion of a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program, or a bachelor’s degree program in a pre-med or pre-physician assistant track.
CPR certification.
Experience with EMR/EHR systems.
1–2 years of recent Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or other clinical patient-care experience.

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.