Dermatology Medical Assistant: Hands-On Patient Care

Optima Dermatology; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Optima Dermatology in Stratham, NH seeks a full-time Medical Assistant to join our growing dermatology and aesthetics group. The role includes preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, handling specimen prep, coordinating tests and referrals, and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Requirements include a licensed medical assistant or nursing degree; dermatology experience preferred; familiarity with EMA EMR; strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed medical assistant or nursing degree required.
• Minimum of one year dermatology experience preferred.
• Experience with EMA EMR highly preferred.
• Strong vitals, injections/immunizations, charting and sterile techniques.
• Confidentiality and team-based care emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms and stocks supplies; prepares procedure trays.
• Interviews patients, records visit reason, meds, and vitals.
• Assists physicians with procedures (removal, minor surgeries).
• Prepares specimens for outside lab and tracks results.
• Schedules tests and coordinates referrals; communicates results.
• Pre-certifies medications and tracks referrals.
• Takes inventory and manages back-office supplies.
• Ensures confidentiality and safety in all duties.
• Collaborates with physician and office manager on practice improvements.

Skills

Vital signs

Exam room prep

Medical procedures

Charting/documentation

Infectious waste handling

Sterile techniques

Lab procedures/collection

Oral communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Age-appropriate care

Education

Licensed Medical Assistant or nursing degree

Tools

EMA (Modernizing Medicine) EMR

Job description

Optima Dermatology in Stratham, NH seeks a full-time Medical Assistant to join our growing dermatology and aesthetics group. The role includes preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, handling specimen prep, coordinating tests and referrals, and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Requirements include a licensed medical assistant or nursing degree; dermatology experience preferred; familiarity with EMA EMR; strong communication and teamwork skills.