Medical Assistant - Braselton, GA

PhyNet Dermatology LLC; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

PhyNet Dermatology LLC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support dermatology physicians with patient care, rooming, history updates, and procedure assistance. The role includes maintaining patient records, scribing, and coordinating pathology storage.

Responsibilities include assisting with biopsies, I&Ds, laser treatments, and Botox, while ensuring sterile techniques and accurate documentation. A sign-on bonus of $500 is offered for candidates with 1+ year of dermatology experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–3 years medical assistant experience, preferably in dermatology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document HPI, histories, medications, and allergies.
• Assist with dermatology procedures (biopsies, I&D, lasers, Botox) and related tasks.
• Administer local anesthesia and remove sutures as directed.
• Process prescription refills and manage prior authorizations.
• Log pathology samples and coordinate with laboratories.
• Operate equipment such as Narrowband UVB and PDT units.
• Maintain sterile techniques and infection control.
• Scribe templates and chart notes per physician instructions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

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.

There will be a one-time $500 sign on bonus paid out to the qualified individual with at least 1 year of Dermatology experience.

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.

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.

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.