Medical Assistant - Avon Office
$37,440–$45,760 year
On-siteAvon, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vital signs, and collect short histories. Assist providers with biopsies, excisions, and other dermatologic treatments while scribing clinical notes directly into the EMR in real time. Maintain patient records, update medication lists, and manage lab documentation and task queues. Educate patients on treatment plans and post-procedure care, and handle clinical phone calls under provider direction. Perform autoclave procedures, maintain sterility standards, and complete quality control checks. Complete administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, scanning documents, and processing prior authorizations. Travel to nearby Apex Skin locations as needed. Full-time, 32 hours per week with one Saturday per month as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask, stay organized, and manage time effectively
- Customer service mindset with professionalism and patient focus
- Proficiency in basic computer software, medical terminology, and EMR documentation
- Ability to document clinical information accurately as a scribe (training provided)
- 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience preferred (dermatology experience is a plus)
- Active CMA, RMA, or Medical Assistant certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field preferred, but not required
- Prior clinical scribe experience is helpful, but not required
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds (clinical materials, supplies, or files)
- Ability to speak and hear clearly when interacting with patients and team members
- Visual acuity sufficient to read medical documentation, EMR screens, and clinical notes
- Requires consistent attention to detail and calm communication during patient visits or scheduling needs
- May encounter urgent or time-sensitive patient situations requiring composure and sound judgment
- Required to adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, and Apex Skin privacy and safety standards
- All patient-facing employees are required to provide proof of a TB test within the past 12 months
- an annual flu vaccination
- The Hepatitis B vaccination series
Desired Qualifications
- dermatology experience
- Active CMA, RMA, or Medical Assistant certification
- Bachelor's degree
- Prior clinical scribe experience
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