North Atlanta Dermatology is hiring a PRN Medical Assistant (2-3 days per week) to support our Buford & Cumming locations with medical cosmetic and surgical dermatology appointments.

Shift schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (1 hour lunch)

** Shifts are not guaranteed - but usually will get around 2-3 days per week.

Medical Assistant experience in any specialty is welcome; dermatology experience is a plus but not required. This is a great opportunity for pre-med pre-PA or post-bacc students in a gap year seeking hands-on clinical experience; however candidates should have some prior clinical or patient-facing healthcare experience.

Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology At Anne Arundel Dermatology we give exceptional care to our patients and to each other. We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff and stay on top of the latest developments in dermatology including emerging treatments new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job here. We provide hands-on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

What Youll Do

• Escort patients to exam rooms and confirm name and date of birth

• Obtain and record vital signs medical history and chief complaint

• Scribe for providers during patient visits

• Assist provider with in-office dermatology procedures (biopsies excisions cryotherapy injections wound care)

• Set up procedure trays instruments and equipment

• Prepare label and route pathology and lab specimens according to insurance guidelines

• Document clinical notes and provider instructions in the EMR

• Provide post-procedure and wound-care instructions to patients

• Sterilize instruments maintain infection control standards and restock exam rooms

• Monitor nurse line / tasking and respond to patient questions as directed

• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality at all times

What Youll Bring

• Able to triage patient problems.
• Be familiar with and compliant OSHA/HIPAA infection control & Blood Borne Pathogen Standards.
• Experience measuring vital signs and preparing patients for appointments.
• Experience administering injections.
• Knowledge of medical terminology CPT and ICD-10 codes.
• Knowledge of office financial policies.
• Basic computer skills and experience in EMR utilization.
• Able to operate standard office equipment (i.e. computer fax copier scanner etc)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful
• Ability to work in an effective cooperative and courteous manner with staff patients and visitors.
• Must be able to travel to satellite offices as needed
• Ability to multi-task prioritize appropriately and work well both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to read understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to spell sort and file materials correctly alphabetically or numerically.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Moderate amount of talking bending twisting reaching and balancing.
• Use of hands and fingers.
• Talking and listening in person and on the telephone.
• Handling of materials such as paper supplies etc.
• Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
• Risk of exposure to infectious organisms and the possibility of injury due to chemicals and sharp objects.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or a bachelors degree in a pre-med or pre-physician assistant track preferred
• 1-2 years of recent experience in a Medical Assistant CNA or similar hands-on patient care role preferred
• Dermatology experience is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent talking bending twisting reaching and balancing
• Regular use of hands and fingers for clinical tasks
• Communicating effectively in person and over the phone
• Handling office and clinical materials (e.g. paperwork supplies)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Exposure to infectious materials chemicals and sharp instruments

Benefits (for employees working 30 hours per week):

• Medical dental and vision insurance effective the first of the month following start date
• Short-term and long-term disability voluntary life insurance (employee spouse and child) critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee discounts on cosmetic services and products