Medical Assistant Part-Time (Dermatology)

Anne Arundel Dermatology • Knoxville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Knoxville Dermatology Group is hiring a part-time Medical Assistant for its outpatient dermatology clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Medical Assistant supports physicians and other providers by preparing procedure trays, maintaining department supplies, and assisting with patient care. The schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The role includes rooming patients, recording vital signs and intake information, supporting patient flow, preparing for and assisting with dermatology procedures, and documenting patient information and provider notes in the EMR. The Medical Assistant also helps maintain clinical equipment and supplies, supports infection control, handles communications and patient messages as directed, and complies with HIPAA requirements.

The employer describes a physician-led clinical team and offers hands-on training and opportunities for long-term career growth. Benefits are offered to employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 a commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
• Attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Collaborative and dependable, with comfort 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.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform moderate amounts of talking, bending, twisting, reaching, and balancing.
• Ability to use hands and fingers, 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

• 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 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 insurance for eligible employees, effective the first of the month after start date.
• Dental insurance for eligible employees, effective the first of the month after start date.
• Vision insurance for eligible employees, effective the first of the month after start date.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance for the 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.
• Hands-on training and long-term career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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