Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical AssistantJob Description

The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in facilitating a smooth and friendly environment during patient visits, supporting the dermatologist in the room and ensuring efficient interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the dermatologist during patient visits and document vital information.

• Scribe information for the dermatologist and provide post-operative instructions to patients.

• Perform duties such as drawing blood and suture removal.

• Clean and stock exam rooms to maintain a sterile environment.

• Schedule patient appointments efficiently to optimize clinic operations.

Essential Skills

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in a related field.

• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record systems.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, clients, and visitors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in surgical, dermatology, or urgent care settings is preferred.

• Customer service skills, especially in fast-paced healthcare environments.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Work Environment

The role operates Monday through Friday from 6:45 am to 3:30 pm in a fast-paced environment that handles approximately 65 patients per day. Benefits include access to health, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with $500 matching contribution, PTO and holiday pay, company-paid life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. Employees may also opt for voluntary short-term disability, additional life insurance, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Cancer Guardian coverage. The position offers a 401K with employer contribution, profit sharing, employee discounts, and more. The environment encourages professional growth and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfax, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfax,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

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