Surgical Medical Assistant (Per-Diem)

Water; Florida; On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,684,000; Part time

Job summary

Water's Edge Dermatology in Stuart, FL is seeking a per-diem Surgical Medical Assistant to support providers during consultations and surgical procedures. You will prepare exam rooms, maintain sterility, and ensure accurate charting in the EMR system.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, organized, and able to multitask across duties, including patient preparation, prescription calls, and coordinating communications with the dermatology team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate compassion and caring with patients and staff.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow provider instructions.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting providers in delivering quality patient care.
• Greeting and preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
• Providing side-by-side assistance with surgical procedures.
• Assisting with instrument sterilization and room organization.
• Reviewing medical history and maintaining patient records in the EMR.
• Obtaining appropriate patient consents when necessary.
• Call in prescriptions and handle administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Compassion

Multitasking

Communication

Travel between locations

Education

MA Certification / CST License / LPN

Tools

EMR system

Job description

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Surgical Medical Assistant (Per-Diem)

STUART, FL, US

Water's Edge Dermatology, a part of the AQUA Dermatology portfolio, has remained dedicated to providing the highest level of comprehensive, personalized dermatologic care for patients of all ages in South Alabama and along the Gulf Coast since 2011. We are a full-service dermatology practice specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. With two fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons on staff, we offer on-site diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers at our Skin Cancer Surgery Center.

The ideal per-diem SurgicalMedical Assistantcandidate is positive, energetic, intelligent, highly dependable, organized, and can multitask. The MA assists the Provider with patient visits, including consultative and surgical procedures.

Medical AssistantPrimary Duties:

• Assisting providers in delivering quality patient care.
• Greeting and preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
• Providing side-by-side assistance with surgical procedures.
• Assisting with instrument sterilization and ensuring exam rooms are clean and organized.
• Reviewing medical history, accurately and confidentially maintaining patient records and documentation, and maintaining notes in the EMR system.
• Obtaining appropriate consents when necessary.
• Call in prescriptions, return patient calls, and handle administrative duties as needed.

Medical Assistant Skills and Qualities:

• Able to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others, patients, and co-workers
• Able to prioritize tasks, understand the provider’s instructions, and know when to seek information or advice
• Proficient communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to travel between locations

Experience and Education:

• Preferred Medical Assistant (MA) Certification, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) License, or LPN
• Hands-on experience in a clinical setting. We will train the right candidate
• Dermatology or surgical experience is preferred, not required

Founded in 1998, AQUA Dermatology is the Southeast’s premier dermatology practice, with over 100 locations throughout Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Our established practices and experienced physicians deliver the highest-quality outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. From common rashes to skin cancer treatments and plastic surgery procedures to an array of vein treatments, no case is beyond our knowledge and expertise!