Dermatology Medical Assistant

Advanced Dermatology PC; Friendly (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical practice is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for its Staten Island office. The role involves providing both administrative and clinical support, ensuring patient care and efficient office operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in a medical setting, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while managing time effectively.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a medical assistant; dermatology experience strongly preferred.
• Must be able to work on Sundays.
• Friendly and compassionate disposition.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination, verifies patient information, and assists during medical examinations.
• Enters patient data into Electronic Health Record and performs general office duties.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and returns patient calls.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant certification (CMA/RMA) preferred

Job description

Description

Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to come on board Part Time in our Staten Island office!

*Must be able to work on Sundays *

Position Summary
The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to licensed medical providers, as allowable by
law, to ensure appropriate patient care and efficient office operations. The position requires accuracy, quality work, compassion, and timeliness, while attending to patient needs.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Prepares patients for the visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room; providing
examination gowns and drape; helping them position themselves for the examination and/or treatment;
monitoring instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital
signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient-care by helping providers during examinations; preparing specimens; performing basic
laboratory tests on site; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; authorizing drug
refills as directed; calling in prescriptions to pharmacies; removing sutures; changing dressings.
• Enters patients' vital statistics and information such as medications, test results, radiology, and laboratory
orders into the Electronic Health Record.
• Assists during medical examinations, as allowable by law
• Performs general office duties (e.g., answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms)
• Schedules follow up appointment if indicated by provider
• Returns patient calls by the end of the day
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
• Medical assistant certification (CMA / RMA) preferred
• 1+ year of experience working as a medical assistant (dermatology experience strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Friendly and compassionate disposition with strong interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely
patient flow
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality of all patient records

EMA experience is a plus!