Dermatology Clinic Lead Medical Assistant

Qualderm; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Generous 401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Protection

Additional Wellness Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Exclusive Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

QualDerm Partners is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant for our Hoffman Estates, IL dermatology practice. You will stay hands-on with patients while guiding the clinical team and providers, teaching new staff, and optimizing workflows.

You will coordinate patient flow, manage coverage, and support documentation with EMA/ModMed. Strong communication and organization are essential in this fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal medical assisting program and internship or 2–3 years of recent dermatology practice experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence managing competing priorities in a busy medical office.
• Comfort with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office, with the ability to become a trusted EMA/ModMed resource.
• Dependable, collaborative approach and willingness to pitch in wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example: provide hands-on patient care while keeping the clinical team organized and prepared.
• Coordinate patient flow and adjust MA coverage to support providers.
• Train new medical assistants and reinforce clinical procedures.
• Serve as EMA/ModMed superuser and troubleshoot documentation, supplies, and workflows.
• Room patients, update histories, prepare exam rooms and trays, assist during exams and procedures.
• Coordinate patient and pharmacy calls, prescription requests, and scheduling.
• Document patient care and manage specimens and lab results per provider instructions.
• Manage clinical supply inventory and ensure infection control and HIPAA standards.
• Assist Practice Manager with feedback on team performance and workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Training others

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Teamwork

EMR familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting program with internship

Dermatology practice experience (2–3 years)

Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred

Tools

EMA/ModMed

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

QualDerm Partners is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant for our Hoffman Estates, IL dermatology practice. You will stay hands-on with patients while guiding the clinical team and providers, teaching new staff, and optimizing workflows.

You will coordinate patient flow, manage coverage, and support documentation with EMA/ModMed. Strong communication and organization are essential in this fast-paced clinic.