Compassionate Medical Assistant: Clinic & Surgical Support

MetroDerm; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroDerm in Atlanta is seeking a Medical Assistant to support licensed medical providers across clinic and surgical settings, delivering safe, compassionate patient care and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and privacy.

You will take vitals, document medical history and prepare patients for examination, assist during procedures, and ensure accurate records while adhering to HIPAA and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a medical setting, dermatology practice preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Medical Assistant certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate during exams and treatment.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination or procedure rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record medical history, medications, allergies and test results in medical records.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Collect and log laboratory specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Explain treatment procedures and physician instructions to patients.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures, handing instruments as needed.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with surgical procedures.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs measurement

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

CPR certification

Education

CPR certification

Medical Assistant certification

1+ year medical setting experience

Tools

None

Job description

MetroDerm in Atlanta is seeking a Medical Assistant to support licensed medical providers across clinic and surgical settings, delivering safe, compassionate patient care and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and privacy.

You will take vitals, document medical history and prepare patients for examination, assist during procedures, and ensure accurate records while adhering to HIPAA and safety protocols.