Medical Assistant (Academic Alliance)

Founded over 40 years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. With 250+ clinicians and 110+ locations across 7 states, we’re thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team!

We are currently looking for a new medical assistant to join the team at one of our Florida practices, Academic Alliance in Dermatology (www.academicallderm.com). Academic Alliance in Dermatology, an affiliate of Anne Arundel Dermatology, has 23 locations throughout Southwest & Central Florida. For over 30 years, Academic Alliance in Dermatology has been providing patients with premier medical and cosmetic dermatology services. Led by renowned expert Dr. Panos Vasiloudes and backed by the most innovative and cutting-edge equipment, our team expertly diagnoses and treats a wide variety of dermatological conditions.

Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology?

We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

Anne Arundel Dermatology is currently looking for a medical assistant with a positive, can-do attitude, who consistently exhibits a passion for helping patients. The Clinical Medical Assistant will assist their assigned provider(s) with patient care. They will be expected to create an atmosphere that reflects the level of standards and care that patients can expect to receive from the practice.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist provider with injectable procedures
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to work well within a team
• Trains other employees on medical assistant duties as required by the practice
• Work in compliance with OSHA, blood borne pathogen standards
• Perform additional duties as required
• Clean and straighten exam room between patients
• Dispenses oral medications as directed
• Schedule or re-schedule appointments with providers, specialists as necessary. Send appropriate records as necessary
• Respond to patient questions in office and via phone as instructed by the physician
• Notify providers and patients of pathology and lab results
• Able to communicate with doctor clearly and concisely
• Set-up, clean, sterilize and inventory all medical equipment and instruments, including procedure trays
• Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds, stand for prolonged periods (i.e. an hour at a time) and use a step stool
• Able to communicate with patients and co-workers in a professional and friendly manner
• At least 1 year of medical assisting experience (preferred)
• Escort patients to and from the exam room and complete the patient intake according to protocol
• Prepare pathology and lab specimens and route them to the correct lab as required by the patient’s insurance
• Performs light janitorial duty including but not limited to, cleaning exam rooms in between patients, stocking paper towels, toilet paper and cleaning spills
• Professionalism and strong customer service skills is a must
• Prepare patients for laser procedures and/or fill liquid nitrogen canister
• Prepare syringes and administer subcutaneous and intra-muscular injections as directed by the physician
• Completion of a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant OR bachelor’s degree program in a pre-med or pre-physician’s assistant track (required)
• Document all medical instructions given to patients
• Maintain medication samples, discard out-of-date supplies, and keep appropriate records
• Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA standards
• Assist with check in or check out procedures at the front desk when needed as back up