Medical Assistant Dermatology

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Assistant Dermatology in Augusta, GA, is a full-time role supporting dermatology providers with examinations, procedures, and patient care. The position includes front-end administrative tasks, clinical support, and documentation in the electronic health record, with emphasis on accuracy, privacy, and teamwork.

Ideal candidates have a CMA certification and BLS CPR, plus at least two years of administrative and clinical experience in a medical clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; minimum of two years of experience in administrative and clinical support within a medical clinic setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant and BLS CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens patients for chief complaint and vital signs; makes appointments; performs venipuncture and dressing changes; assists providers during examinations and procedures.
• Documents patient information clearly in EHR and with provider as needed; processes e-prescriptions.
• Communicates effectively with the care team to improve patient care and safety.
• Assists patients to achieve health goals and protects privacy and confidentiality.
• Administers medications and immunizations as per protocol or written orders; supports staff orientation as needed.
• Performs related administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative and clinical support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

BLS CPR certification

Job description

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Medical Assistant Dermatology

Administration Full Time Augusta, GA, US

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from a state or federal accrediting organization and a minimum of two years of experience in administrative and clinical support within a medical clinic setting
• Medical Assistant Certification and BLS CPR certification Preferred

Job Summary

Performs a variety of clinical and administrative support duties, to include assisting clinical providers during examinations and procedures, performing various laboratory tests, ensuring immunization compliance, documenting patient information clearly and accurately and providing patient education on a wide variety of healthcare topics. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provides direct patient care in accordance with certification as a Certified Medical Assistant

• Screens patients for chief complaint and vital signs; makes patient appointments; performs venipuncture, dressing changes and assists clinical providers during patient examinations and procedures.
• Documents information clearly and accurately with attention to details, to include Electronic Health Record, e-prescribing platform as a provider’s agent and other healthcare documents as needed.
• Communicates effectively with clinical care team to improve patient care, including but not limited to bringing items of immediate concern to the appropriate provider.
• Assists patients to achieve health goals; demonstrates patient advocacy, assuring patients’ right to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
• Administers oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular medications, PPD skin tests and vaccines as per protocol or by direct written order of a provider.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned, to include administrative duties and staff orientation as needed.