Medical Assistant - Bloomington, IL

PhyNet Dermatology LLC (External); Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PhyNet Dermatology LLC (External) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support dermatology physicians in delivering high-quality patient care. Duties include patient rooming, updating histories, documenting visit details, and assisting with biopsies, surgeries, and skin treatments.

Responsibilities also cover procedure preparation, local anesthesia, scribing, refills and prior authorizations, lab coordination, and room maintenance. Travel to all locations is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-3 years of medical assistant experience, preferably in dermatology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate patient records.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be willing to travel to all locations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to manage an average patient volume of up to 40 patients daily.
• Document patient histories, including HPI, medications, and allergies.
• Prepare and assist with dermatological and cosmetic procedures (biopsies, ILK, I&D, Botox, lasers, excisions).
• Administer local anesthesia and remove sutures as directed.
• Maintain sterile techniques and infection control practices.
• Perform scribing duties and input templates/notes as directed.
• Process prescription refills and manage prior authorizations.
• Log pathology samples and coordinate with laboratories.
• Operate devices such as Narrowband UVB and photodynamic therapy units.
• Maintain and replenish examination rooms and supplies.
• Adhere to infection control policies and ensure reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by physicians.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Medical Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting dermatology physicians by delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include patient rooming, updating medical histories, documenting visit details, and assisting with various dermatological procedures such as biopsies, surgeries, and skin treatments.

Essential Functions

To perform effectively in this role, the candidate must fulfill the following duties with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Collaborate with a team to manage an average patient volume of up to 40 patients daily.
• Document patient histories, including history of present illness (HPI), medical, surgical, and family history, medications, and allergies.
• Prepare and assist with dermatological and cosmetic procedures, including ED&Cs, biopsies (shave and punch), ILK, I&D, Botox, laser treatments, excisions, and other surgical interventions.
• Administer local anesthesia and remove sutures as directed.
• Ensure strict adherence to sterile techniques and infection control practices.
• Perform scribing responsibilities, including inputting templates and chart notes as directed by physicians.
• Process prescription refills and manage prior authorizations.
• Log pathology samples and coordinate with appropriate laboratories.
• Operate specialized equipment such as Narrowband UVB and photodynamic therapy units.
• Maintain and replenish liquid nitrogen containers.
• Clean and stock examination rooms and supply areas.
• Ensure adherence to organizational infection control protocols.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising physician or department lead.

Knowledge, Skills, & Responsibilities

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-3 years of medical assistant experience, preferably in dermatology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate patient records.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be willing to travel to all locations.

This role requires a proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to patient care and operational excellence.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities:

• Physical Requirements:
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds.
• Vision Requirements:
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, or duties modified by the department supervisor based on operational needs.

As set forth in PhyNet Dermatology LLC (External)’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.