Medical Assistant

AQUA DERMATOLOGY MANAGEMENT LLC•Port Charlotte, FL

About The Position

Water's Edge Dermatology, an AQUA Dermatology portfolio practice, is Florida’s largest and most comprehensive full-service skin care provider in the Southeast. It offers medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, vein care, and radiation oncology. The Medical Assistant supports providers during patient visits, including consultations and surgical procedures. The ideal candidate is positive, energetic, intelligent, dependable, organized, and able to multitask. The role involves patient preparation and support, clinical and administrative duties, accurate confidential documentation, and travel between locations.

Requirements

Demonstrate compassion and caring when interacting with patients and coworkers.
Be able to prioritize tasks, understand provider instructions, and know when to seek information or advice.
Have proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to travel between locations.
Hands-on experience in a clinical setting; the employer will train the right candidate.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant (MA) certification, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) license, or LPN qualification is preferred.
Dermatology or surgical experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist providers in delivering quality care to patients.
Greet and prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
Provide side-by-side assistance during surgical procedures.
Sterilize instruments and keep examination rooms clean and organized.
Review medical histories and maintain accurate, confidential patient records and documentation, including notes in the EMR system.
Obtain appropriate consents when necessary.
Call in prescriptions, perform patient callbacks, and handle administrative duties when necessary.