Surgical Medical Assistant - Dermatology

Southern Skies Dermatology & Surgery is a busy dermatology practice seeking a medical assistant for a full-time position on our surgery team. In this position, you would be assisting in skin cancer surgeries and other patient-related tasks. We are looking for a candidate to work mainly in our Gadsden and Trussville clinics, but you may be required to work in our Oxford clinics as well. Medical, dermatology, or surgery experience would be helpful, but not required.

Job Requirements:

We are looking for a new team member that has a customer service mentality, is able to multi-task and stay organized, work in a fast-paced environment, pays close attention to detail, is comfortable working with computers, and creates a positive environment for both patients and coworkers. Southern Skies prioritizes creating a wonderful place for our team members to work.

The position is between 35 and 40 hours a week and offers a generous benefits package.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare exam rooms for patient appointments, ensuring rooms are clean prior to each appointment and stocked with the necessary equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Obtain and document patient’s medical history, physical assessment, Review of Symptoms, medications, and Consent for Care
• Utilize patient interviewing, physical assessment, and critical thinking in assessing patient symptoms in conjunction with guidelines and protocols to determine appropriate patient plan of care
• Assist physicians in the clinic with exams, procedures, and related clinical tasks like suture removal, dressing changes, injections and documentation of visit.
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• Instructing patients about medication and wound care
• Transmitting prescription refills as directed
• Provide detailed post-care instructions following appointments
• Monitor the inventory of exam room supplies and immediately notify the designated employee of supply shortages or impending supply shortages.
• Conduct drug inventories
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and clinical expertise, maintain individual competence in clinical practices, and recognize and accept responsibility for actions and judgment
• Assist with scheduling of patient's tests and treatments.
• Maintenance of biopsy log and pathology reports. Record results in patient charts.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in clinic settings.

At Southern Skies Dermatology, we feel that the best way to create a first-class experience for our patients is to first create a first-class experience for our employees. By prioritizing our work culture and making Southern Skies Dermatology and Surgery a positive, fun, rewarding place to work – we believe that we attract exceptional humans to join our team.