Dermatology Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Procedures

DOCS Dermatology Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Company paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

DOCS Dermatology Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and procedural patient care under supervision of the Practice Manager and physicians. The role spans data entry, patient prep, phlebotomy, and coordinating procedures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, prior medical office experience, and familiarity with EMR systems. Travel may be required across offices; a patient‑centered approach and HIPAA knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in medical office.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding (preferred).
• Some offices within the Docs Dermatology Group network may require travel.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history and confirming purpose of visit.
• Enter medical history and visit information into EHR.
• Escort patients to exam room.
• Assist physician during medical examination and procedures.
• Phone in prescriptions to various pharmacies.
• Schedule medical procedures.
• Instruct patients on proper usage of medications.
• Change wound dressings, remove sutures, and perform in‑office phlebotomy.
• Collect, log and package lab specimens for transport.
• Sterilize medical instruments.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Complete phone triage.
• Notify all patients of pathology and lab results.
• Scribe office visits.
• Administer IM, SQ, and topical medications as ordered.
• Perform nurse visit appointments including suture removals, UVB, Excimer, Patch Testing, and Biologic injections.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

HIPAA knowledge

Ability to learn center tasks

ModMed EMA EMR familiarity

Strong patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

DOCS Dermatology Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and procedural patient care under supervision of the Practice Manager and physicians. The role spans data entry, patient prep, phlebotomy, and coordinating procedures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, prior medical office experience, and familiarity with EMR systems. Travel may be required across offices; a patient‑centered approach and HIPAA knowledge are essential.