Medical Assistant

AQUA DERMATOLOGY MANAGEMENT LLC•Cape Coral, FL

About The Position

Riverchase Dermatology, an AQUA Dermatology portfolio practice, is Florida’s largest and most comprehensive full-service skin care provider in the Southeast, offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, vein care, and radiation oncology. The Medical Assistant assists providers with patient visits, including consultations and surgical procedures. The ideal candidate is positive, energetic, intelligent, dependable, organized, and able to multitask. The role includes preparing patients for examinations and treatments, assisting with procedures, sterilizing instruments, maintaining clean and organized exam rooms, documenting patient information accurately and confidentially in the electronic medical record (EMR), obtaining consents, calling in prescriptions, following up with patients, and handling administrative duties as needed. The position is full-time, first shift, and requires travel between locations. Medical, dental, and vision coverage are available after 30 days of hire. Other benefits include short-term disability and life insurance, ancillary benefit options, paid time off, a 401(k) after 90 days, growth and advancement opportunities, and discounts on services. Hands-on clinical experience is expected, though the employer will train the right candidate. Dermatology or surgical experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Demonstrate compassion and caring when dealing with patients and coworkers.
Prioritize tasks, understand provider instructions, and know when to seek information or advice.
Have proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Have hands-on experience in a clinical setting; training may be provided to the right candidate.
Be able to travel between locations.

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 with surgical procedures.
Sterilize instruments and maintain clean, organized exam rooms.
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 as needed.
Travel between locations.