Medical Assistant - Lorain Office

Apex Skin

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Apex Skin's mission is to provide the highest quality dermatology and dermatologic surgery care to patients across Northeast Ohio with promptness, compassion, and excellence. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional patient experiences, offering same-day appointments, and serving communities through education and meaningful care. The team is dedicated to creating a supportive, patient-focused environment where excellence, empathy, and teamwork thrive. Apex Skin is a physician-led and rapidly growing dermatology practice committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences. They are seeking a talented and motivated Medical Assistant to support providers with both clinical and administrative tasks. This role includes rooming patients, assisting with dermatologic procedures, documenting in the EMR as a clinical scribe, supporting patient education, and performing front office duties as needed. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, clinical accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask, stay organized, and manage time effectively
Customer service mindset with professionalism and patient focus
Proficiency in basic computer software, medical terminology, and EMR documentation
Ability to document clinical information accurately as a scribe (training provided)

Nice To Haves

2+ years of Medical Assistant experience preferred (dermatology experience is a plus)
Active CMA, RMA, or Medical Assistant certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field preferred, but not required
Prior clinical scribe experience is helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vital signs, collect short histories, and update medication lists
Prepare exam rooms based on scheduled procedures and anticipate provider needs.
Assist providers with biopsies, excisions, surgical procedures, and other dermatologic treatments
Scribe for providers during patient visits, accurately documenting clinical notes, treatments, diagnoses, and patient instructions directly into the EMR in real time.
Maintain and update patient records, charts, and EMR documentation to meet compliance standards
Educate patients regarding provider instructions, treatment plans, post-procedure care, and medication usage
Monitor and complete lab documentation, biopsy/culture logs, telephone encounters, and task queues in the EMR
Handle clinical phone calls, follow up on biopsy results, and communicate with patients under provider direction
Perform autoclave procedures, maintain sterility standards, and complete quality control checks
Complete assigned administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, scanning documents, answering phones, and processing prior authorizations
Travel to nearby Apex Skin locations as needed to support clinical operations.