Medical Assistant Float - ALL LOCATIONS - Myrtle Beach, Dillon, Conway, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, Wilmington
About The Position
The Medical Assistant Float supports Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants in delivering dermatology care to patients. The role involves direct patient interaction and may require travel among Waccamaw Dermatology locations, including Myrtle Beach, Conway, Pawleys Island, Dillon, Sumter, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, South Strand, and Wilmington. Locations may be assigned with advanced or last-minute notice. Daily work varies and includes greeting patients, collecting intake information, responding to phone calls and electronic correspondence, performing point-of-care testing, documenting visits in the electronic medical record, preparing exam rooms and surgical procedures, and assisting with procedures. The Medical Assistant helps provide patient-centered care while working independently and collaboratively with multiple departments. The position is onsite. The stated schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Employees must be available for overtime when necessary and have reliable transportation to travel between locations.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant experience, or equivalent experience in a high-volume medical setting.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret medical terminology.
- Completion of a technical or vocational training program with CMA, AAMA, RMA, or CCMA Medical Assistant certification, or Emergency Medical Technician certification preferred.
- Current CPR, First Aid, or BLS certificate.
- Ability to speak and write English fluently.
- Ability to work 8–10+ hour shifts and be available for overtime when necessary.
- Ability to travel among locations and reliable transportation.
- Ability to move between locations and within and outside buildings; push, pull, reach, bend, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Dermatology experience.
- Medical Assistant certification (CMA, AAMA, RMA, or CCMA) or Emergency Medical Technician certification.
- Previous experience scribing in the room for a provider.
- Ability to speak other languages.
Responsibilities
- Assist during dermatological procedures and surgeries, including setting up and sterilizing instruments and completing related documentation logs.
- Assist providers with minor surgeries, including procedures for skin cancer, cysts, and lipomas.
- Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and numbing injections.
- Maintain knowledge of medical terminology, especially dermatology terminology.
- Respond professionally to patient Klara messages, electronic faxes, and telephone inquiries.
- Greet patients, record medical histories, and take vital signs.
- Room patients and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
- Communicate aftercare and follow-up instructions to patients.
- Scribe during provider appointments and ensure accuracy in charting.
- Assist with ordering and inventorying medical supplies.
- Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and OSHA rules and regulations.
- Provide excellent customer service and contribute to team efforts by completing related tasks as needed.
- Remain flexible and interact positively and professionally across practice departments.
- Travel among Waccamaw Dermatology locations as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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