Medical Assistant (Dermatology) | Knoxville, TN

Anne Arundel Dermatology • Knoxville, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Dermatology Associates of Knoxville, part of Anne Arundel Dermatology, is hiring a Medical Assistant for its outpatient dermatology clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee. The position supports physicians and other providers by preparing procedure trays, maintaining department supplies, and assisting with patient care. The clinic provides general dermatology, Mohs surgery, and aesthetic skin care. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Anne Arundel Dermatology describes itself as a growing organization founded more than 50 years ago, with more than 300 clinicians and over 110 locations in seven states. The company emphasizes exceptional care, ongoing training and education, intensive hands-on training for new associates, and long-term internal career growth opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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, and 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 new clinical workflows, technology, and dermatology-specific procedures.
• Flexibility to travel to nearby practice locations when needed based on business and patient-care needs.
• Standing and walking for extended periods; moderate talking, bending, twisting, reaching, and balancing; use of hands and fingers; handling paper and supplies; and lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
• Risk of exposure to infectious organisms and possible injury due to chemicals and sharp objects.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a medical or clinical setting; dermatology experience is a plus.
• Medical Assistant certification or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, unless otherwise required by state law.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
• One to two years of recent Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or other clinical patient-care experience.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, 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 the start date, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance for the employee, spouse, and child, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage, effective the first of the month following the date of hire, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• 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