Medical Assistant - Westlake Office

Apex Skin•Westlake, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Apex Skin is a physician-led dermatology practice serving Northeast Ohio and seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers with clinical and administrative work. The position involves rooming patients, assisting with dermatologic procedures, documenting visits in the EMR as a clinical scribe, educating patients, and helping with front-office duties. The ideal candidate communicates well, documents accurately, pays close attention to detail, and works effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The role is full-time at 32 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Tuesdays and Fridays begin at 7:15 a.m. One Saturday per month may be needed based on patient scheduling, and schedules may vary occasionally according to provider needs and patient volume. The compensation range is $18.00–$22.00 per hour. Travel to nearby Apex Skin locations may be required.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask, stay organized, and manage time effectively.
Professional, patient-focused customer service mindset.
Proficiency with basic computer software, medical terminology, and EMR documentation.
Ability to document clinical information accurately as a scribe; training is provided.
Adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and Apex Skin privacy and safety standards.
Patient-facing employees must provide proof of a TB test within the past 12 months and an annual flu vaccination; reasonable accommodations are available as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of Medical Assistant experience; dermatology experience is a plus.
Active CMA, RMA, or Medical Assistant certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
Prior clinical scribe experience.
Hepatitis B vaccination series is strongly recommended for clinical staff.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vital signs, collect brief histories, and update medication lists.
Prepare exam rooms for scheduled procedures and anticipate provider needs.
Assist providers with biopsies, excisions, surgical procedures, and other dermatologic treatments.
Document clinical notes, treatments, diagnoses, and patient instructions in the EMR in real time.
Maintain patient records, charts, and EMR documentation in accordance with compliance standards.
Educate patients about provider instructions, treatment plans, post-procedure care, and medication use.
Complete lab documentation, biopsy and culture logs, telephone encounters, and EMR task queues.
Handle clinical phone calls, follow up on biopsy results, and communicate with patients under provider direction.
Perform autoclave procedures, maintain sterility standards, and complete quality-control checks.
Complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, scanning documents, answering phones, and processing prior authorizations.
Travel to nearby Apex Skin locations as needed to support clinical operations.