Dermatology Medical Assistant & Procedure Support

Apex Clearing Corporation; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Skin in Mentor, OH is hiring a Medical Assistant to support dermatology providers with clinical and administrative tasks. You will room patients, assist with dermatologic procedures, and document in the EMR as a scribe while handling front-office duties as needed.

The position emphasizes strong communication, clinical accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Daytime hours with occasional Saturday coverage and potential travel to nearby Apex Skin locations are involved.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Multitask, stay organized, and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in basic computer software, medical terminology, and EMR documentation.
• Ability to document clinical information accurately as a scribe (training provided).
• 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience preferred (dermatology experience is a plus).
• Active CMA, RMA, or Medical Assistant certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field preferred, but not required.
• Prior clinical scribe experience is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vital signs, collect short histories, and update medication lists.
• Prepare exam rooms based on scheduled procedures and anticipate provider needs.
• Assist providers with biopsies, excisions, surgical procedures, and other dermatologic treatments.
• Scribe for providers during patient visits, accurately documenting clinical notes, treatments, diagnoses, and patient instructions directly into the EMR in real time.
• Maintain and update patient records, charts, and EMR documentation to meet compliance standards.
• Educate patients regarding provider instructions, treatment plans, post-procedure care, and medication usage.
• Monitor and complete lab documentation, biopsy/culture logs, telephone encounters, and task queues in the EMR.
• Handle clinical phone calls, follow up on biopsy results, and communicate with patients under provider direction.
• Perform autoclave procedures, maintain sterility standards, and complete quality control checks.
• Complete assigned administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, scanning documents, answering phones, and processing prior authorizations.
• Travel to nearby Apex Skin locations as needed to support clinical operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Patient-focused

EMR documentation

Dermatology experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CMA or RMA certification preferred

Job description

Apex Skin in Mentor, OH is hiring a Medical Assistant to support dermatology providers with clinical and administrative tasks. You will room patients, assist with dermatologic procedures, and document in the EMR as a scribe while handling front-office duties as needed.

The position emphasizes strong communication, clinical accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Daytime hours with occasional Saturday coverage and potential travel to nearby Apex Skin locations are involved.