Skin Cancer Specialists - Medical Assistant - Rome

Riverchase Dermatology; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

Short-term disability and life ins.

401(k) after 90 days

Growth and advancement opportunities

Discounts on services

Job summary

AQUA Dermatology is seeking a Clinical Medical Assistant for the Rome, GA location. The role supports dermatology visits and procedures, preparing rooms, and documenting in the EMR. You will educate patients on skin cancer prevention and sunscreen use while assisting providers with examinations and lab tasks.

Occasional travel to nearby offices is required. Qualified candidates hold MA Certification with hands-on clinical experience; dermatology or surgical exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care and teamwork.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow provider instructions.
• Willingness to travel between locations in the region.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist during patient visits and procedures.
• Record patient information in EMR and educate patients on skin cancer and sunscreen use.
• Assist with prescriptions, authorizations, and coordination with pharmacy.

Skills

Compassion

Prioritization

Travel readiness

Education

MA Certification

Clinical experience

Dermatology/surgical experience preferred

Job description

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Skin Cancer Specialists - Medical Assistant - Rome

Rome -GA Full Time Service Workers Rome, GA, US

Skin Cancer Specialists, an AQUA Dermatology portfolio practice, is a premier dermatology practice serving patients across metro Atlanta, northern and southern Georgia, eastern Alabama, and southern Tennessee. We offer comprehensive treatments for skin cancer, general dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and aesthetic services.

Our team is seeking a Clinical Medical Assistant looking to build a career in dermatology . The ideal Medical Assistant candidate is upbeat, energetic, intelligent, highly dependable, organized, and can multitask. Our team members are responsible for assisting the Provider with patient visits, including consultations and procedures, through the following responsibilities:

Primary Duties

• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Calls patients from the waiting room and places patients in the exam room
• Interviews patients and records information in patients' electronic charts.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
• Assists providers with examination or surgical procedures.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Assists with laundry.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Administers injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests as ordered by the provider.
• Draws blood and obtains urine specimens from patients. Prepares specimens for the reference laboratory and completes appropriate requisitions.
• Prepares biopsy specimens for submission to the appropriate lab.
• Dispenses oral medications as directed by the provider.
• Educates all new patients on skin cancer and sunscreen use.
• Documents patient visits in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assists the phone triage nurse in obtaining prior authorizations for procedures or medications.
• Assists the phone triage nurse with prescriptions and refills to the pharmacy, per protocol.

Skills and Qualities:

• Able to demonstrate compassion and care when working with patients and co-workers.
• Able to prioritize tasks, understand the provider’s instructions, and know when to seek information or advice.
• Able to travel between multiple locations across the region.

Experience and Education:

• Medical Assistant (MA) Certification
• Hands‑on experience in a clinical setting
• Dermatology or surgical experience is preferred

We offer competitive salaries and benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision are available after 30 days of hire
• Short‑term disability and life insurance, and many ancillary options.
• 401 (k) available after 90 days of hire
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Discounts on services

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• Full‑Time

LOCATION - Rome, with some possible travel to Cartersville

AQUA Dermatology is the Southeast's premier and largest medical and cosmetic Dermatology practice, with over 110 locations throughout Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Founded in 1998, our practice offers patients the highest‑quality outcomes and a stellar patient experience. We treat every patient who walks through our doors like family.