Dermatology Medical Assistant & Scribe — Clinical Support

Apex Skin

Town of Avon (NY)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Apex Skin is seeking a Medical Assistant to support dermatology providers with clinical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include rooming patients, assisting with biopsies and surgical procedures, recording in the EMR as a live scribe, and handling front office duties.

The role emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team. Candidates should have 2+ years MA experience (dermatology a plus), and CMA/RMA certification preferred or

Qualifications

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
2+ years MA experience preferred.
Dermatology experience a plus.
Ability to document clinical information accurately as a scribe (training provided).

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.