Medical Assistant

Anne Arundel Dermatology • Shallotte, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Anne Arundel Dermatology is hiring a Medical Assistant for its outpatient dermatology clinic in Shallotte, North Carolina. The Medical Assistant supports physicians and other providers by preparing procedure trays, maintaining adequate departmental supplies, and assisting with patient care. The schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., four to five days per week, Monday through Friday. Travel to satellite offices may be needed.

The role includes rooming patients, documenting intake and provider notes in the EMR, obtaining vital signs, supporting dermatology procedures, preparing specimens, responding to patient questions as instructed, and maintaining clinical equipment, medications, supplies, and records. The position requires compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and blood-borne pathogen standards.

Anne Arundel Dermatology describes itself as a provider of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care, with more than 300 clinicians and over 110 locations in seven states. The organization offers hands-on training and long-term career growth opportunities and emphasizes ongoing training and education for physicians and staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to triage patient concerns.
• Familiarity with and compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, infection-control, and blood-borne pathogen standards.
• Experience measuring vital signs and preparing patients for appointments.
• Experience administering injections.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, and ICD-10 codes.
• Knowledge of office financial policies.
• Basic computer skills and experience using an EMR.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, fax machine, copier, and scanner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluent in English.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and courteously with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Must be able to travel to satellite offices as needed.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize appropriately, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to spell, sort, and file materials correctly alphabetically or numerically.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or bachelor’s degree program in a pre-med or pre-physician assistant track.
• CPR certification.
• One to two years of recent experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or in another clinical patient-care role.
• Previous dermatology experience.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document intake.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Organize patient flow.
• Set up procedure trays, instruments, and equipment according to instructions.
• Assist providers with dermatology procedures.
• Prepare pathology and lab specimens and route them to the correct lab as directed by the patient’s insurance plan.
• Respond to patient questions in the office and by phone as instructed.
• Review and address clinical task lists and nurse line messages.
• Calibrate, clean, sterilize, and inventory equipment and instruments according to schedule; keep maintenance records.
• Maintain medication supplies, discard outdated supplies, and keep appropriate records.
• Maintain infection control and ensure supply rooms and cabinets are stocked.
• Order, sort, restock, and inventory supplies.
• Accurately document patient information and scribe provider notes in the EMR.
• Assist with administration of local anesthetic.
• Address phone messages, faxes, and interdepartmental mail in a timely manner.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Perform other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week; effective the first of the month after start date.
• Dental insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week; effective the first of the month after start date.
• Vision insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week; effective the first of the month after start date.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage, voluntary life insurance, critical illness coverage, and hospital indemnity coverage; effective the first of the month following hire.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED