Clinical Medical Assistant -Dermatology

We're hiring a Medical Assistant to join our outpatient dermatology clinic in Bel Air & Havre De Grace, MD. The Medical Assistant will assist Physicians and other Providers by preparing procedure trays, ensuring adequate supplies for the department and assisting with patient care. 

Pay range: $18-22/hr, depending upon experience 

• Room patients and document intake.
• Obtain and record vital signs. 
• Organize patient flow. 
• Setup procedure tray, instruments, and equipment according to instructions. 
• Assist providers with dermatology procedures.
• Prepare Path/lab specimens, route to correct lab directed by patient insurance plan. 
• Respond to patient questions in office and on phone as instructed. 
• Review and address clinical task lists and nurse line messages.
• Calibrate, clean, sterilize and inventory all equipment & instruments according to schedule.  Keep appropriate records of maintenance. 
• Maintain medication supplies, discard out-of-date supplies, and keep appropriate records. 
• Maintain infection control and make sure supply rooms and cabinets are stocked. 
• Ordering, sorting, restocking and inventory of all supplies.  
• Accurately document patient information and scribe provider notes in the EMR.
• Assist with administration of local anesthetic.
• Ensure all phone messages, faxes, and interdepartmental mail are addressed in a timely manner. 

• Must maintain HIPAA compliance 
• Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management. 

• Able to triage patient concerns. 
• 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 environment. 

Salary : $18 - $22