Skin Cancer Specialists - Medical Assistant - Columbus

AQUA DERMATOLOGY MANAGEMENT LLC • Columbus, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Skin Cancer Specialists, an AQUA Dermatology portfolio practice, is seeking a Clinical Medical Assistant to assist providers with patient visits, consultations, and procedures. The role involves supporting clinical care in a dermatology practice and requires a dependable, organized, energetic team member who can multitask and demonstrate compassion toward patients and coworkers. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is based in Columbus. Travel between multiple locations across the region is required.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant (MA) certification.
• Hands-on experience in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated compassion and care when working with patients and coworkers.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, understand the provider’s instructions, and know when to seek information or advice.
• Ability to travel between multiple locations across the region.

Nice To Haves

• Dermatology or surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Call patients from the waiting room and place them in exam rooms.
• Interview patients and record information in their electronic charts.
• Drape and position patients, instruments, and equipment.
• Assist providers with examinations and surgical procedures.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Assist with laundry.
• Inventory and order medical supplies and materials.
• Administer injections or treatments and perform routine laboratory tests as ordered by the provider.
• Draw blood and obtain urine specimens; prepare specimens for the reference laboratory and complete appropriate requisitions.
• Prepare biopsy specimens for submission to the appropriate laboratory.
• Dispense oral medications as directed by the provider.
• Educate new patients about skin cancer and sunscreen use.
• Document patient visits in the electronic medical record.
• Assist the phone triage nurse in obtaining prior authorizations for procedures or medications.
• Assist the phone triage nurse with prescriptions and refills to the pharmacy, per protocol.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available after 30 days of hire.
• Short-term disability and life insurance, with many ancillary options.
• 401(k) available after 90 days of hire.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Discounts on services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed