Medical Assistant

Central Dermatology Center, PA; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K/Profit Sharing

Job summary

Central Dermatology Center, PA is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join our Cary-based team. The role requires assisting providers, preparing exam rooms, taking medical histories, and acting as a scribe to document visits.

Must have CMA/CCMA/RMA or CMA-related certification and experience with EHR systems. Strong communication, empathy, and attention to detail are essential for success in a fast-paced dermatology environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records required.
• Ability to work well with physicians and extenders and anticipate their needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in examination, treatment and documentation of patient care.
• Prepare examination rooms.
• Obtain thorough medical histories and medication lists.
• Scribe for the provider documenting history, medications, exam and plan.
• Obtain informed consents for in-office procedures.
• Assist with exams, biopsies, procedures, dressing changes, sutures, testing.
• Perform phlebotomy as directed.
• Complete pathology and lab requisitions.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and expectations.
• Answer inquiries from patients and families; respond to urgent situations.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Empathy

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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Medical Assistant

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1319

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Central Dermatology Center is looking for experienced Medical Assistants to join our team. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and will be able to provide superior care in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a pleasant, calm, and caring demeanor. Our Main office is located in Chapel Hill and we also have satellite offices in Raleigh, Cary, and Sanford, North Carolina. This position will work primarily in the Cary location, but All perspective candidates must be willing and able to work in any location as needed or assigned.

Description of Position:

• To assist providers in the examination, treatment and documentation of patient care.
• Prepare examination rooms.
• Obtaining a thorough and accurate medical history and list of medications for each patient.
• Act as a scribe for the provider by thoroughly and accurately documenting the history, medications, examination, findings and treatment plans.
• Formulate and obtain proper informed consents for in-office procedures.
• Assisting with examination, biopsies and surgical procedures, dressing changes, suture removals and allergen patch testing.
• Perform phlebotomy for patients when directed by the provider.
• Proper completion of pathology and laboratory requisitions.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and expectations.
• Answer telephone inquiries from patient, their families, primary care physicians or other providers concerning treatment, medications, laboratory results, surgery or related concerns.
• Respond to urgent and emergency situations as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 1 or more years previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records required.
• Ability to work well with physicians and physician extenders and anticipate their needs in regard to patient care.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well organized with keen attention to detail.
• Empathetic to patients needs and concerns.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work with a team or independently.
• Must have your own transportation and be willing to work on all locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a Dermatology and/or Mohs Surgery practice strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of dermatology and skin care treatment is preferred.
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred (CMA, CCMA, RMA, CDT).

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday.
All full-time staff are eligible for a wide range of benefits including; health, dental, life, disability and 401K/Profit Sharing retirement plan.

Salary: Starting pay is $18.00-20.00 per hour/negotiable based on education and experience