Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant - Newport News, Virginia

Must have at least 6+ months of medical assistant experience

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our dermatology team. This role offers a unique opportunity to expand your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. You will play a critical role in patient care and administrative functions, ensuring smooth operations in our dermatology practice.

Responsibilities

Perform patient intake, including recording medical history accurately in electronic health records.

Measure and record patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, height, and weight.

Maintain temperature logs and adhere to QA processes and OSHA policies.

Assist with scribing doctor's notes during patient consultations.

Complete pharmaceutical prior authorizations as needed.

Conduct phone triage, including communication with pharmacies for patient medication refills.

Perform Medicare Annual Wellness Visits.

Set up, clean, and stock exam rooms before and after patient visits.

Input patient lab and radiology orders electronically.

Essential Skills

Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification or registration is required.

Experience with patient intake to exam rooms is preferred.

At least 6 months to 1 year of experience is ideal, but recent graduates with certification will be considered.

Proficiency in triage and electronic health record systems.

Experience with phlebotomy is a plus.

Adaptability to new electronic medical record systems.

Work Environment

The work schedule is typically from 7 : 30 / 7 : 45 AM to 4 : 30 PM, usually extending to 5 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break. The practice sees a patient volume of 30-40 patients a day between two providers. The role requires travel to both Newport News and Virginia Beach offices, with mileage expenses reimbursed. The work schedule to Virginia Beach includes every other Tuesday, every Thursday, and every third Friday, with some weeks heavier in VB. There are no weekend or night shifts, making it a great environment to develop skills in dermatology.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $22.00 / hr.

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 Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 2025.

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