Medical Assistant

Waccamaw-Dermatology,-LLC; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Waccamaw Dermatology, LLC invites a skilled Medical Assistant to join our Myrtle Beach team. The role supports providers, engages directly with patients, and performs scribe duties during visits. Flexible scheduling four days per week is required, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualified candidates will have CMA/AAMA/RMA/CCMA certification and proficiency with EMR/EHR systems, plus strong organizational skills and a patient-centered attitude.

Qualifications

• Certification as CMA/AAMA/RMA/CCMA.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS CPR certification preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume medical setting.
• Ability to read, write and interpret medical terminology.
• Scheduling flexibility to work morning/afternoon/evening four days per week.
• Demonstrated patient care and customer service commitment.
• Positive, energetic attitude and teamwork.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist Providers/Reps/Coordinators/Managers in delivering medical care to patients.
• Interact with patients: greet, collect intake info, prep exam rooms, assist in surgeries/biopsies, scribe during visits.
• Handle day-to-day tasks: faxing, patient messages, stocking rooms, syringes, sterilizing instruments.
• Support our mission of delivering state-of-the-art dermatology care to clients.

Skills

EMR/EHR experience

Scribe

Medical terminology

Time management

Communication

MS Word/Outlook

Education

MA certification (CMA/AAMA/RMA/CCMA)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMA EMR

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Since 1984, Waccamaw Dermatology has proudly served as the Carolinas' award-winning premier dermatology provider across our 12 welcoming locations. We're excited to invite a skilled professional to join our Myrtle Beach team as a Full-Type Medical Assistant. The position includes competitive compensation (based on experience) and comprehensive benefits (detailed below). We'd love to welcome you into our supportive work family where you'll find genuine opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a positive, patient-focused environment.

General Dermatology Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assisting all Providers/Reps/Coordinators/Managers in support of delivering expert medical care to our patients
• Direct interaction with patients (Greeting/Collecting intake info/Setting up Exam Rooms, Assisting in surgeries and biopsies and other medical procedures, scribing throughout the entire patient visit)
• Other Day-to-day tasks include fax correspondence, answering patient messages, stocking rooms, filling syringes, sterilizing instruments etc.
• Deliver our mission of bringing state-of-the-art expertise and patient care to our clientele

Requirements of the Medical Assistant:

• Completion of a technical/vocational training school program with either CMA, AAMA, RMA, or CCMA Medical Assistant certification
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification preferred
• Medical Assistant experience or the equivalent thereof in a high-volume medical setting with the ability to read, write and interpret medical terminology
• Scheduling flexibility to be able to work morning/afternoon/evening hours four days per week
• Demonstrated ability and strong commitment to exceptional patient care and customer service principles
• Positive and energetic attitude which inspires other team members
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with an ability to remain focused under pressure
• Aptitude to communicate effectively, balance multiple tasks, set priorities, and solve problems independently or in a group
• Technology proficiency is critical, including previous EMR/EHR experience as well as working knowledge of Microsoft software products such as Word and Outlook, EMA preferred
• Scribe/Document for the provider while in the room.
• Assist in surgery, and many more medical procedures throughout the day

This position will require the ability to work the following hours and travel:

• All MAs are full time 35-40 hours. The specific daily schedule varies depending on provider and location 4 days a week (Monday- Thursday or Tuesday- Friday)

About Us:

Waccamaw Dermatology continues to build a culture where our providers and support staff share the same philosophical beliefs and are committed to providing the best clinical care and patient experience possible. We strive to offer residents in Conway, and across the Carolinas, the best treatment options for skin cancer and all other dermatologic conditions. Our doctors have trained at MUSC, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Brown, Ohio State, the Royal College of Surgeons and more, yet we deliver that level of expertise in the comfort of a community dermatology practice.

Requirements

Completion of a technical/vocational training school program with either CMA, AAMA, RMA, or CCMA Medical Assistant certification -OR- Emergency Medical Technician certification; as well as a high school diploma and one year experience as a Medical Assistant