Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant – Dermatology

Location:  float sites (Stony Brook and Riverhead)
Position Type: Full-time
Schedule:  The hours vary- schedules change every 2 weeks. As early as 7:45am start and end time of 5pm. Generally 8 hour shifts with possibility of some OT.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our fast-paced Dermatology practice. The Medical Assistant will provide clinical and administrative support to physicians, nurse practitioners, ensuring efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and high-quality, patient-centered care in a busy outpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel reliably between the Stony Brook and Commack clinical sites based on scheduled practice needs.
• Escort patients to examination rooms, verify patient identity, and prepare patients for visits, including sensitive total-body skin checks, while protecting patient privacy, dignity, and comfort.
• Obtain and document chief complaints, medical and surgical histories, medication lists, and known allergies in the EHR under provider direction.
• Measure and record baseline vital signs accurately according to clinic protocols.
• Clean, sanitize, stock, and prepare examination and procedure rooms before, during, and after patient visits to maintain a safe, infection-controlled environment.
• Set up surgical trays, biopsy supplies, and specialized instruments for dermatologic procedures (such as punch/shave biopsies, cryotherapy, excisions, and patch testing).
• Assist physicians and clinical providers during examinations and in-office procedures under direct supervision and within the medical assistant scope of practice.
• Act as a clinical scribe when directed, entering provider-dictated physical findings, diagnoses, treatment plans, and pathology requisitions into the EHR.
• Package, label, document, and route pathology specimens, biopsy samples, and laboratory requisitions in compliance with standard operating procedures and chain-of-custody protocols.
• Communicate provider-directed pre- and post-procedure instructions, wound-care protocols, and general visit logistics to patients and families.
• Triage and route patient messages, prescription refill requests, and scheduling inquiries to the appropriate provider or clinical staff member.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control standards, and organizational policies.
• Support administrative and front-office workflows, including appointment scheduling, patient check-in/out, and supply ordering as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program, or equivalent clinical experience in an outpatient or ambulatory setting.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office or specialty practice; direct dermatology or surgical office experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and foster a comforting environment during sensitive examinations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a professional telephone and bedside manner.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical setting.
• High degree of dependability, punctuality, attention to detail, and emotional maturity.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems, practice-management software, and standard computer applications.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current New York State Medical Assistant certification/registration as required by state law.
• Computer proficiency with experience using EMR/EHR systems.

Work Location: In person