Medical Assistant - LaGrange, GA

Overview

Dermatology Institute, an affiliate of Anne Arundel Dermatology, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our clinical team! This opportunity involves supporting our dermatology providers at two of our Georgia locations in LaGrange and Newnan.

In this role, you'll work closely with our providers to assist with patient visits, clinical procedures, and daily office operations, while also providing front desk support as needed. We're looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing clinical and administrative responsibilities in a busy medical practice while maintaining a positive experience for our patients.

Work Schedule:

• Monday & Tuesday: LaGrange, GA | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Wednesday & Thursday: Newnan, GA | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Occasional Fridays: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

About Us: Dermatology Institute provides medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care to patients throughout Georgia. As part of the Anne Arundel Dermatology network, which includes more than 110 locations across seven states, we offer the opportunity to join an estab

Responsibilities

As a Medical Assistant with Dermatology Institute, you'll play an important role in supporting our providers throughout the patient visit, from initial intake and preparation to assisting with procedures and follow-up care. This position involves both clinical and front desk responsibilities and requires strong attention to detail, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, and prepare them for appointments and procedures

• Review and document patient medical histories, chief complaints, and other relevant clinical information

• Work directly with physicians and advanced practice providers during medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology visits

• Provide clinical assistance during in-office procedures, including skin biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, and other dermatologic treatments

• Perform blood draws (venipuncture) and collect specimens for laboratory testing

• Prepare exam rooms, set up procedure trays, and clean and sterilize medical instruments

• Administer medications and injections under provider direction and in accordance with applicable requirements

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)

• Review treatment instructions with patients, including medication use, wound care, and post-procedure care

• Assist with coordinating lab orders, pathology specimens, test results, and patient follow-up

• Assist with front desk duties as needed, including patient check-in and check-out, appointment scheduling, answering phones, and other administrative responsibilities

• Monitor and restock medical supplies to ensure exam rooms are properly equipped

• Help maintain an organized clinical environment and support a smooth, efficient patient experience

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Previous Medical Assistant experience required

• Dermatology and/or cosmetic experience strongly preferred

• Medical Assistant certification or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred, unless otherwise required by state law.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) preferred.
• Comfortable supporting both general medical and procedural patient care, including rooming patients, obtaining medical histories and vital signs, and assisting providers with clinical procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Collaborative, dependable, and comfortable working as part of a physician-led clinical team.
• Ability and willingness to learn new clinical workflows, technology, and dermatology-specific procedures.
• Flexibility to travel to nearby practice locations when needed based on business and patient-care needs.

You'll Thrive in This Role If You:

• Enjoy building relationships with patients and creating a positive experience.
• Work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment.
• Are proactive, dependable and willing to jump in where needed.
• Take pride in accuracy and attention to detail.
• Are interested in learning Dermatology and expanding your clinical skills.

Licensure/Certifications/Education

Education & Experience:

• 1-2 years of recent Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or other clinical patient care experience preferred.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program, Certified Nursing Assistant program or completion of a bachelor’s degree program in the pre-med or pre-physician assistant track preferred.
• CPR certified preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time 
• Moderate amount of talking, bending, twisting, reaching, and balancing. 
• Use of hands and fingers. 
• Handling of materials such as paper, supplies, etc. 
• Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds. 
• Risk of exposure to infectious organisms and the possibility of injury due to chemicals and sharp objects. 

Benefits are offered to employees working 30+ hours per week:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance – effective 1st of the month after date of start
• Short-term and long-term disability, Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity – Effective the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement Savings account
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products