Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant – Surgical Dermatology – Full-Time – Triangle Area

(Cary / Sanford / Chapel Hill / Fuquay-Varina, NC)

Salary: $20–$25/hr (based on experience)

Benefits for full-time employees may include: PTO, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), life insurance, and additional supplemental benefits.

Primary Location: Cary, NC
Travel Required: Sanford, Chapel Hill, and Fuquay-Varina throughout the week

A growing, multi-site dermatology practice in the Triangle area is seeking an experienced Full-Time Medical Assistant with strong surgical and procedural experience to support a high-volume provider in a fast-paced, procedure-heavy dermatology setting. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in surgical environments, is comfortable supporting long clinic days, and can maintain excellent patient care and workflow efficiency across multiple clinic locations.

The provider this role supports works a 5-day-per-week schedule with a heavy surgical caseload, so prior experience assisting with surgical dermatology or general surgical procedures is highly preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and room patients for surgical and general dermatology appointments
• Obtain medical histories, update medications/allergies, and document accurately in EMR during visits
• Assist providers during dermatologic surgical procedures including:
  • Mohs procedures
  • Excisions
  • ED&C procedures
  • Nail procedures
  • Biopsies
  • Cryotherapy
  • Incision & drainage
  • Suture removal
  • Sterile dressing application and wound care
• Set up and break down procedure trays while maintaining sterile technique
• Support efficient patient flow during high-volume surgical clinic days
• Provide detailed patient education regarding procedures, medications, wound care, and post-operative instructions
• Perform clinical tasks after training, including injections, phlebotomy, patch testing, and specimen handling
• Complete pathology/lab requisitions and assist with prior authorizations or patient follow-up as needed
• Clean and sterilize instruments, restock supplies, and assist with inventory/equipment management
• Travel between Cary, Sanford, Chapel Hill, and Fuquay-Varina locations as needed throughout the week

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred
• 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting
• Previous experience assisting with surgical or procedural-based specialties
• Strong EMR/EHR documentation skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel between clinic locations throughout the week
• Flexibility to support longer clinic days when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Dermatology experience strongly preferred
• Experience assisting with:
  • Mohs surgery
  • Excisions
  • ED&C procedures
  • Nail procedures
  • General surgery
• Experience supporting high-volume surgical providers
• Experience working with multiple providers and cross-covering between clinic locations
• Familiarity with ModMed/EMA
• Background in surgical dermatology, plastics, ENT, ophthalmology, or other procedure-heavy specialties

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know.