Surgical Dermatology Group-Surgical Medical Assistant-Birmingham

Surgical Dermatology Group (SDG), a part of the AQUA Dermatology portfolio practice, is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge care to its patients. We have a heart for service, a passion for our communities, and a never-ending commitment to excellence in all that we do. We are privileged to make a global impact by providing medical services in underserved communities worldwide. We offer comprehensive dermatology services, including medical dermatology, skin cancer surgery, and cosmetics. Our physicians are committed to lifelong learning to deliver the most advanced treatments and procedures available.

Our team is seeking a Surgical Medical Assistant with a career in dermatology . The ideal Medical Assistant candidate is positive, energetic, intelligent, highly dependable, organized, and can multitask. Our team members are responsible for assisting the Provider with patient visits, including consultations and procedures, through the following responsibilities:

Your Responsibilities:

• Prepare examination rooms for each appointment, ensuring cleanliness, and stock them with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Engage and focus on the patient experience.
• Responsible for gathering patient information, informed consent, and payment information
• Assist the physician with minor procedures, patient charting, uploading imaging, and scheduling patient follow-up appointments.
• Provide detailed post-care instructions to the patient and/or family members.
• Accurately complete pathology and laboratory requisitions as required
• Complete logs and send specimens to the laboratory
• Perform other tasks and duties as directed
• Travel to other practices

Experience and Education:

• 2 years of combined education/experience as a substitute for minimum experience
• Medical Assistant (MA) Certification, CPR, and First Aid Certification are preferred
• Hands-on experience in a clinical setting
• Experience with EMR
• Dermatology or surgical experience is preferred.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday

We offer competitive salaries and benefits :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision are available after 30 days of hire
• Short-term disability and life insurance, along with many ancillary options.
• 401(k) available after 90 days of hire
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Location : Birmingham with travel to Huntsville/Montgomery/Dothan

AQUA Dermatology is the Southeast's premier and largest medical and cosmetic Dermatology practice, with over 110 locations throughout Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Founded in 1998, we have established practices that deliver the highest-quality outcomes and a stellar patient experience. Our passion and commitment are to treat every patient who walks through the doors as family.