Traveling Dermatology Medical Assistant (Float)

Waccamaw Dermatology; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Waccamaw Dermatology seeks a Medical Assistant Float to support physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants across dermatology clinics. You will greet patients, collect intake information, manage calls and messages, perform point-of-care testing, and scribe in the EMR, while assisting with surgical procedures as needed.

The role involves floating to all locations, providing flexible support, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant patient confidentiality while delivering first-rate care.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant experience in a high-volume medical setting; dermatology a plus.
• Completion of a technical/vocational program with CMA/AAMA/RMA/CCMA or EMT certification.
• Previous experience scribing for a Provider in the room.
• Current CPR, First Aid or BLS certification.
• Ability to speak other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist during dermatology procedures and surgeries, including setting up and sterilizing instruments and documenting logs.
• Assist the Provider with minor surgeries (skin cancer, cysts, lipomas).
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and numbing injections.
• Maintain medical terminology knowledge relevant to dermatology.
• Respond to patient messages, faxes, and phone inquiries professionally.

Skills

Medical terminology

Scribing

Patient interaction

CPR/First Aid

Multilingual ability

Education

Medical Assistant certification (CMA/AAMA/RMA/CCMA) or EMT

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

Job description

Waccamaw Dermatology seeks a Medical Assistant Float to support physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants across dermatology clinics. You will greet patients, collect intake information, manage calls and messages, perform point-of-care testing, and scribe in the EMR, while assisting with surgical procedures as needed.

The role involves floating to all locations, providing flexible support, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant patient confidentiality while delivering first-rate care.