Medical Assistant

DERMCARE MANAGEMENT LLC • Key West, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring a seamless and compassionate experience for patients across DermCare’s network. This position supports both administrative and clinical functions and serves as a key liaison between patients and providers. You'll be responsible for preparing patients for examination, assisting during procedures, managing documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), and ensuring that all back-office operations run smoothly. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, empathy, and adaptability, especially in fast-paced environments such as dermatology, cosmetic, and surgical settings.

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Strong multitasking and time management abilities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Adaptability in a changing environment
• Poise and professionalism appropriate to a medical setting
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical assistant role
• Ability to travel between clinic locations if necessary

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant Certification strongly preferred
• Dermatology experience a plus
• Bilingual abilities a plus

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients while upholding HIPAA and OSHA standards
• Use computer systems to input patient data, medical histories, and visit notes
• Answer phone calls, return messages, and schedule patient appointments
• Relay lab results to patients and properly document follow-up within the EHR
• Complete insurance forms and submit prescription requests and authorizations
• Create certified letters for patients who are noncompliant with prescribed treatments
• Maintain accurate and organized medical records and patient communications
• Ensure clinical inventory is maintained and supply needs are communicated
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for medical, cosmetic, or surgical procedures
• Assist providers during clinical exams and treatments
• Take medical histories, record chief complaints, and input visit notes
• Administer medications under provider direction and ensure proper consent documentation
• Capture and document pre- and post-procedure photos
• Collect, label, and process lab specimens
• Instruct patients on medication usage, wound care, and follow-up procedures
• Remove sutures, change dressings, and sterilize medical instruments
• Monitor expiration dates for office-use medications and patient samples
• Restock and disinfect exam rooms to maintain a clean clinical environment
• Provide emotional support and attentive care to help patients feel at ease

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Several Ancillary Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED