Medical Assistant - Peoria, IL

dmsi; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

dmsi is seeking a Medical Assistant to support dermatology physicians by delivering high-quality patient care, including patient rooming, updating histories, documenting visit details, and assisting with biopsies, surgeries, and skin treatments.

The role requires collaboration with a team to manage up to 40 patients daily, maintaining accurate records, handling prescriptions and prior authorizations, logging pathology samples, operating specialized equipment, and upholding infection control and

Qualifications

• 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 team to manage up to 40 patients daily.
• Document patient histories including HPI, medical, surgical, and family histories.
• Prepare and assist with dermatology and cosmetic procedures (biopsies, I&D, lasers, excisions).
• Administer local anesthesia and remove sutures as directed.
• Ensure sterile technique and infection control.
• Perform scribing duties and input templates/chart notes.
• Process prescription refills and manage prior authorizations.
• Log pathology samples and coordinate with laboratories.
• Operate specialized equipment (Narrowband UVB, PDT units).
• Maintain and replenish liquid nitrogen.
• Stock examination rooms and supply areas.
• Adhere to infection control protocols.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Travel to all locations as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Willing to travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.