Medical Assistant Dermatology & Mohs

InterMed; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

InterMed is seeking a Support Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in outpatient primary and specialty care. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with healthcare professionals, including instrument supply management and sterilization.

Responsibilities include collecting vitals, preparing patients, assisting licensed clinicians with procedures, specimen handling, and ensuring accurate chart documentation while maintaining HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Associate's degree program preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of equipment used within Dermatology, Mohs, Audiology and ENT departments.
• Demonstrates professional judgement and prioritization skills.
• Entry level experience.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and updates patient information and vitals.
• Prepares patients for visits by obtaining data and vitals.
• Performs clinical tasks as directed by licensed clinician (medication/vaccine administration).
• Performs diagnostic screenings and specimen collection for testing.
• Sets up and assists with in-office clinical procedures.
• Maintains clinical equipment and supplies; rotates, stocks, cleans.
• Documents accurately into patients' chart; adheres to HIPAA.

Skills

Basic Life Support

OSHA knowledge

EMR experience

Windows/Microsoft applications

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Support Medical Assistant (MA) provides clinical and administrative support in outpatient primary and specialty care under a licensed clinician. This role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care through collaboration with healthcare professionals and manages instrument supply, including inspection, decontamination, and sterilization.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Has the clinical skills and competencies necessary to perform the essential tasks of a Medical Assistant (MA)

Gathers and updates relevant patient information and vital signs in the chart based on visit type.

Prepares patients for visits by obtaining pertinent data and vitals.

Completes clinical tasks as directed by licensed Clinician:

Medication and/or vaccine administration

Performs diagnostic screenings

Accurately collects and prepares specimens for testing

Sets up and assists with in-office clinical procedures

Maintains clinical equipment and supplies including rotation, stocking and cleaning .

Documents accurately, appropriately and timely into patients’ chart.

Performs administrative duties as assigned including patient outreach and scheduling.

Coordinates patient care management with in-house specialties, community resources, home health, hospital or acute care.

Completes mandatory educational requirements and maintains required BLS certification.

Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed

Environmental Maintenance Functions (Derm/Mohs/ Audiology/ ENT) :

Performs environmental maintenance duties as assigned for clinical equipment within Dermatology, Mohs, Audiology and ENT departments.

Ensures proper cold chain management for the storage of medications and therapeutic injections.

Sorts, inspects, and assembles procedural instruments and safety equipment with knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations.

MISSION AND VALUES:

Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.

Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.

Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect.

Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.

Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients.

Embrace change to better serve our patients.

Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.

Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Education: Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Associate's degree program preferred

Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations

Basic knowledge of equipment used within Dermatology, Mohs, Audiology and ENT departments.

Demonstrates excellent professional judgement, phone skills and prioritization decision-making skills.

Experience: Entry Level

License/Certifications:

Current CMA or RMA certification preferred

BLS required

Professional appearance and demeanor

Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred

The estimated compensation range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors , including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. Certain positions may be eligible for incentive compensation plans above and beyond base compensation.

EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law .

Required

Basic Life Support

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