Medical Assistant

Anne Arundel Dermatology•Norfolk, VA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Anne Arundel Dermatology is hiring a Medical Assistant for its outpatient dermatology clinic in Norfolk, Virginia. The Medical Assistant supports physicians and other providers by preparing procedure trays, maintaining adequate department supplies, and assisting with patient care. The organization provides medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services and offers hands-on training and opportunities for long-term career growth. The schedule is 4–5 days per week, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The role supports general medical and procedural care, clinic workflow, patient communications, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record. Benefits are offered to employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
Attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Collaborative, dependable approach and comfort working as part of a physician-led clinical team.
Ability and willingness to learn new clinical workflows, technology, and dermatology-specific procedures.
Flexibility to travel to nearby practice locations when needed based on business and patient-care needs.
Comfort supporting general medical and procedural patient care, including rooming patients, obtaining medical histories and vital signs, and assisting providers with clinical procedures.
Ability to meet the physical demands of extended standing and walking, talking, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, using hands and fingers, handling materials, and lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work with potential exposure to infectious organisms and risk of injury from chemicals and sharp objects.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a medical or clinical setting; dermatology experience is a plus.
Medical Assistant certification or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, unless otherwise required by state law.
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
1–2 years of recent Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or other clinical patient-care experience.
Completion of a Medical Assistant program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or a bachelor’s degree program in the pre-med or pre-physician assistant track.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Room patients, obtain vital signs, and document intake information in the EMR.
Coordinate patient flow and support efficient clinic operations.
Prepare procedure trays, instruments, and equipment, and assist providers with dermatology procedures.
Prepare and route pathology and laboratory specimens according to insurance requirements.
Respond to patient questions, clinical task lists, and nurse line messages as directed.
Clean, sterilize, maintain, and inventory clinical equipment and instruments.
Maintain medication and supply inventory, remove expired items, and restock clinical areas.
Support infection control standards and maintain organized, fully stocked clinical spaces.
Accurately document patient information and scribe provider notes in the EMR.
Assist with administration of local anesthetic.
Handle phone messages, faxes, and interdepartmental communications in a timely manner.
Maintain HIPAA compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.