What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Dermatology Group - Medical Assistant - Birmingham position at AQUA DERMATOLOGY MANAGEMENT LLC?
Surgical Dermatology Group (SDG), a part of the AQUA Dermatology portfolio practice, is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge care to its patients. We have a heart for service, a passion for our communities, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in all we do. We are privileged to make a global impact by providing medical services in underserved communities worldwide. We offer comprehensive dermatology services, including medical dermatology, skin cancer surgery, and cosmetics. Our physicians are committed to lifelong learning to deliver the most advanced treatments and procedures available.
Our team has a need for a Clinical Medical Assistant seeking a career in dermatology. The ideal Medical Assistant candidate is positive, 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:
Responsibilities:
- Prepare examination rooms, ensuring they are clean and stocked with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies before each appointment.
- Engage and focus on the patient experience.
- You will be responsible for gathering patient information, informed consent, and payment information
- Assist the physician with minor procedures, patient charting, uploading imaging, and patient follow-up appointment scheduling
- Provide detailed post-care instructions to the patient and/or family members
- Accurately complete pathology and laboratory requisitions as required
- Complete logs and send specimens to the laboratory
- You would be required to go to other locations throughout the week
- You will perform other tasks and duties as directed
- Travel is required for this position
Experience and Education:
- 2 years of combined education/experience as a substitute for minimum experience
- Medical Assistant (MA) Certification, CPR, and First Aid Certification are preferred
- Hands-on experience in a clinical setting
- Experience with EMR
- Dermatology or surgical experience is preferred.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
- Full-Time
- Monday-Friday
We offer competitive salaries and benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision are available after 30 days of hire
- Short-term disability and life insurance, along with many ancillary options.
- 401(k) available after 90 days of hire
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Location: Birmingham with travel to Dothan/Huntsville/Montgomery
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 established practices offer patients the highest-quality outcomes and a stellar patient experience. Our passion and commitment are to treat every patient who walks through the doors as family.