Medical Assistant - Portland, ME
Northeast Dermatology AssociatesPortland, Maine, United States · Posted 1 month agoDescription
Position Summary:
The Medical Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting dermatology physicians by delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include patient rooming, updating medical histories, documenting visit details, and assisting with various dermatological procedures such as biopsies, surgeries, and skin treatments.
Mon-Thurs 7:30-5:30-pm with travel to York every other Wednesday.
Essential Functions:
To perform effectively in this role, the candidate must fulfill the following duties with or without reasonable accommodations:
- Collaborate with a team to manage an average patient volume of up to 40 patients daily.
- Document patient histories, including history of present illness (HPI), medical, surgical, and family history, medications, and allergies.
- Prepare and assist with dermatological and cosmetic procedures, including ED&Cs, biopsies (shave and punch), ILK, I&D, Botox, laser treatments, excisions, and other surgical interventions.
- Administer local anesthesia and remove sutures as directed.
- Ensure strict adherence to sterile techniques and infection control practices.
- Perform scribing responsibilities, including inputting templates and chart notes as directed by physicians.
- Process prescription refills and manage prior authorizations.
- Log pathology samples and coordinate with appropriate laboratories.
- Operate specialized equipment such as Narrowband UVB and photodynamic therapy units.
- Maintain and replenish liquid nitrogen containers.
- Clean and stock examination rooms and supply areas.
- Ensure adherence to organizational infection control protocols.
- Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising physician or department lead.
Knowledge, Skills, & Responsibilities:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 0–3 years of medical assistant experience, preferably in dermatology.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate patient records.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
This role requires a proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to patient care and operational excellence.
Physical and Mental Demands:
The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities:
- Physical Requirements:
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
- Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
- Occasionally lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds.
- Vision Requirements:
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Note:
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, or duties modified by the department supervisor based on operational needs.
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