Medical Assistant

Advanced Dermatology PC; Franklin Square (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Dermatology, P.C. in Franklin Square is seeking a Medical Assistant to join as a full-time team member.

The role provides both clinical and administrative support to dermatology providers, focusing on accurate patient intake, vital signs, specimen prep, and efficient clinic flow. You will enter patient data into EMA, schedule follow-ups, manage insurance forms, and assist during examinations with a compassionate, patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Medical assistant certification (CMA / RMA) preferred.
• 1+ year of experience as a medical assistant (dermatology experience preferred).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Friendly and compassionate disposition with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain effective and organized systems for timely patient flow.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality of all patient records.
• EMA experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient-care by helping providers during examinations; preparing specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on site; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; authorizing drug refills as directed; calling in prescriptions to pharmacies; removing sutures; changing dressings.
• Enter patients' vital statistics and information such as medications, test results, radiology, and laboratory orders into the Electronic Health Record (EMA).
• Updates and files medical records and insurance reports.
• Assists during medical examinations, as allowable by law.
• Performs general office duties (e.g., answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms).
• Schedules follow up appointments if indicated by provider.
• Completes required administrative tasks, reporting and recordkeeping entries at end of each day.
• Returns patient calls by the end of the day.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Independence

Education

High school diploma

CMA/RMA certification preferred

Some college preferred

Tools

EMA system

Job description

Advanced Dermatology, P.C. is seeking a Medical Assistant to come on board Full Time at our Franklin Square location!

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to licensed medical providers, as allowable by law, to ensure appropriate patient care and efficient office operations. The position requires accuracy, quality work, compassion, and timeliness, while attending to patient needs.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient-care by helping providers during examinations; preparing specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on site; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; authorizing drug refills as directed; calling in prescriptions to pharmacies; removing sutures; changing dressings.
• Enter patients' vital statistics and information such as medications, test results, radiology, and laboratory orders into the Electronic Health Record (EMA).
• Updates and files medical records and insurance reports.
• Assists during medical examinations, as allowable by law.
• Performs general office duties (e.g., answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms).
• Schedules follow up appointments if indicated by provider.
• Completes required administrative tasks, reporting and recordkeeping entries at end of each day.
• Returns patient calls by the end of the day.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Medical assistant certification (CMA / RMA) preferred.
• 1+ year of experience working as a medical assistant (dermatology experience strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Friendly and compassionate disposition with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality of all patient records.

EMA experience is a plus!