Dermatology Medical Assistant

Dermatology Associates of Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dermatology Associates of Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to support dermatologists and clinical staff by preparing patients, assisting with procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation in the EMR.

You will update patient histories, assist with visits, manage specimens and labs, and help with wound care while upholding OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA standards in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with EMR documentation and medical records management.
• Ability to assist with dermatology procedures and wound care.
• Proficiency in typing and 10-key.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA standards.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and update medication/allergy sheets in the EMR.
• Assist provider with patient visits and document in the EMR; proficient typing/10-key required.
• Assist in-office dermatology procedures and wound care.
• Record and maintain lab data in patient charts; notify patients of results as appropriate.
• Collect specimens and perform in-house lab tests.
• Ensure equipment quality and safety; report replacement needs.

Skills

Patient Care

EMR Documentation

Injections

Sterile Procedures

Vital Signs

Laboratory Tests

Communication

Team Player

Infection Control

Tools

EMR Software

Job description

Job Description

About the Role:

The Dermatology Medical Assistant plays a critical role in supporting dermatologists and clinical staff to deliver exceptional patient care within a dermatology practice. This position involves preparing patients for examinations, assisting with dermatological procedures, and managing clinical documentation to ensure accurate and efficient workflow. The Medical Assistant will serve as a liaison between patients and providers, facilitating communication and providing education on skin care and treatment plans. By maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment, the assistant helps uphold safety and infection control standards. Ultimately, this role contributes to enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction through attentive, compassionate, and professional support.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Take patient histories, chief complaint and update medication/allergy sheet in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Assist the provider with documentation of the patient visit in the EMR. Proficiency in typing, sporadic 10-key is a must.
• Assist provider with in-office surgical procedures.
• Record/maintain laboratory data in patient charts. Notify patients with lab results when appropriate.
• Perform sterile dressing applications, suture removal, wound care, blood pressure, other appropriate procedures.
• Give certain medications, injections under physician supervision.
• Instruct patients regarding preparation for tests. Create lab forms in the EMR. Schedule appointments with other specialists.
• Promptly call back patient messages and prescription refills daily.
• Collect specimens and perform certain in-house lab tests.
• Monitor the quality of surgical and diagnostic equipment. Notify the supervisor if there is a need for replacement/repair.
• Maintain general appearance and cleanliness of exam rooms.
• Prepare/drape patients for examination.
• Prepare/replenish supplies. Maintain inventory and reports to office supervisor concerning needed supplies.
• Receive and organize the handling of medication samples.
• Dispose of contaminated, disposable items in appropriate biohazard containers.
• Complies with office policies pertaining to OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA Federal standards.
• Perform other tasks as requested by coordinator, practice manager or physician.
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis.
• Ability to work additional hours and/or overtime depending on patient needs.

Competencies

• Patient Care Focused
• Confidentiality of Patient Information
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Good Team Player
• Listening Proficiency
• Technical Capacity
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Supervisory Responsibility
This role has no supervisory responsibilities. Employee supports physician and reports directly clinical supervisor and clinical administrator.

Work Environment
This job operates in a clinical setting of a medical practice with routine exposure to those who may have contagious illnesses. This role routinely requires walking to and from the patient sitting area to exam rooms and frequent sitting and standing while
documenting in patient’s charts. It also utilizes standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. There is frequent patient contact.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This is a largely non-sedentary role with frequent standing and walking.
• This would require the ability to walk frequently on a level surface for periods of time including to and from the patient waiting area and patient exam rooms.
• This position may require reaching above shoulder height or below the waist or lifting as required to file documents and retrieve medical supplies throughout the workday.
• Proper lifting techniques are required up to 10 pounds.
• Perform tasks using simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation and reach associated with assigned tasks such as paperwork, use of a computer and using, storing and cleansing medical instruments.
• Have a sufficient ability to communicate, through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to