Medical Assistant Jobs

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 in 7 states, we’re thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team!

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 drugs, and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

Dermatology Specialists of Augusta, now an affiliate of Anne Arundel Dermatology, has been recognized since 2009 by readers of Columbia County magazine as the best dermatologist office in the area. The founding physician, Dr. Callaway, is consistently recognized in his community for maintaining excellent standards of patient care within his practice.

Dermatology Specialists is currently looking for a medical assistant with a positive, can-do attitude, who consistently exhibits a passion for helping patients.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from the exam room and complete the patient intake according to protocol
• Maintain medication samples, discard out-of-date supplies, and keep appropriate records
• Schedule or re-schedule appointments with providers, specialists as necessary. Send appropriate records as necessary
• Assist provider with injectable procedures
• Prepare patients for laser procedures and/or fill liquid nitrogen canister
• 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
• Set-up, clean, sterilize and inventory all medical equipment and instruments, including procedure trays
• Notify providers and patients of pathology and lab results
• Perform additional duties as required
• Prepare syringes and administer subcutaneous and intra-muscular injections as directed by the physician
• Clean and straighten exam room between patients
• Work in compliance with OSHA, blood borne pathogen standards
• Respond to patient questions in office and via phone as instructed by the physician
• Trains other employees on medical assistant duties as required by the practice
• Assist with check in or check out procedures at the front desk when needed as back up
• Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA standards
• Document all medical instructions given to patients
• Dispenses oral medications as directed

Experience & Education

• Will consider graduates of a bachelor’s degree program in a pre-med or pre-physician’s assistant track in lieu of formal medical assistant training or experience
• Able to communicate with patients and co-workers in a professional and friendly manner
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to work well within a team
• Professionalism and strong customer service skills is a must
• Knowledgeable of dermatological diseases and medicines OR the willingness and capacity to study and quickly learn
• 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 doctor clearly and concisely
• Two (2) years medical assisting experience OR completion of a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program required