Medical Assistant - Newport News, VA

Anne Arundel Dermatology • Newport News, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Anne Arundel Dermatology is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for its outpatient dermatology practice in Newport News, Virginia. The Medical Assistant works with dermatology providers to deliver patient care, assist with medical and surgical procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and support daily clinical operations. The position primarily splits time between the Newport News and Harbour View locations, with travel to other nearby offices as needed.

The schedule is typically four days per week, with occasional five-day workweeks depending on provider schedules and clinic needs. Shifts are scheduled between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with specific hours varying. The practice offers hands-on training and opportunities for long-term career growth, and provides ongoing training and education for physicians and staff.

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 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 and willingness to travel to nearby practice locations as needed based on business and patient-care needs.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, including standing and walking for extended periods; talking, bending, twisting, reaching, and balancing; using hands and fingers; handling materials; and lifting and carrying 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

• 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 for employees working 30 or more hours per week, effective the first of the month after the start date.
• Short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children, critical illness coverage, and hospital indemnity coverage for employees working 30 or more hours per week; effective the first of the month following the hire date.
• Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement savings account.
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products.
• Hands-on training and long-term career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED