Medical Assistant

General Dermatology Medical Assistant

Since 1984, Waccamaw Dermatology has proudly served as the Carolinas' award-winning premier dermatology provider across our 12 welcoming locations. We're excited to invite a skilled professional to join our Myrtle Beach team as a Full-Time Medical Assistant. The position includes competitive compensation (based on experience) and comprehensive benefits (detailed below). We'd love to welcome you into our supportive work family where you'll find genuine opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a positive, patient-focused environment.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities: (Included, but not limited to)

• Assisting all Providers/Reps/Coordinators/Managers in support of delivering expert medical care to our patients
• Direct interaction with patients (Greeting/Collecting intake info/Setting up Exam Rooms, Assisting in surgeries and biopsies and other medical procedures, scribing throughout the entire patient visit)
• Other day-to-day tasks include fax correspondence, answering patient messages, stocking rooms, filling syringes, sterilizing instruments etc.
• Deliver our mission of bringing state-of-the-art expertise and patient care to our clientele.

Requirements of the Medical Assistant:

• Completion of a technical/vocational training school program with either CMA, AAMA, RMA, or CCMA Medical Assistant certification
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification preferred
• Medical Assistant experience or the equivalent thereof in a high-volume medical setting with the ability to read, write and interpret medical terminology
• Scheduling flexibility to be able to work morning/afternoon/evening hours four days per week
• Demonstrated ability and strong commitment to exceptional patient care and customer service principles
• Positive and energetic attitude which inspires other team members
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with an ability to remain focused under pressure
• Aptitude to communicate effectively, balance multiple tasks, set priorities, and solve problems independently or in a group
• Technology proficiency is critical, including previous EMR/EHR experience as well as working knowledge of Microsoft software products such as Word and Outlook, EMA preferred
• Scribe/Document for the provider while in the room.
• Assist in surgery, and many more medical procedures throughout the day

This position will require the ability to work the following hours and travel:

All MAs are full time 35-40 hours. The specific daily schedule varies depending on provider and location 4 days a week (Monday- Thursday or Tuesday- Friday)

Traveling to offices in the following areas may include:

• Conway
• Myrtle Beach area
• Litchfield
• Mt. Pleasant/ Summerville (mile reimbursement will be provided.)
• Wilmington (mile reimbursement will be provided.)
• Dillon (mile reimbursement will be provided.)

About Us:

Waccamaw Dermatology continues to build a culture where our providers and support staff share the same philosophical beliefs and are committed to providing the best clinical care and patient experience possible. We strive to offer residents in Conway, and across the Carolinas, the best treatment options for skin cancer and all other dermatologic conditions. Our doctors have trained at MUSC, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Brown, Ohio State, the Royal College of Surgeons and more, yet we deliver that level of expertise in the comfort of a community dermatology practice.