Clinical Assistant - General Dermatology Clinic
Medical Assistant or LPN
Clinical Assistant assists providers and patients. By rooming patients, updating medical records, scheduling appointments, taking medical histories, preparing patients for examinations or procedures, assisting during diagnostic procedures, collecting, and preparing lab specimens, scribing and documenting in the patient chart, educating patients, discussing results and coordinating treatments, preparing supplies/rooms and answering phone calls/ patient portal online communications and handling correspondence.
Responsibilities
- Room patients and prepare them for dermatology visits.
- Review and document medical history, medications, allergies, and visit concerns in the electronic medical record.
- Assist providers during general dermatology exams and in-office procedures.
- Prepare exam rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment for patient visits.
- Support provider documentation, including scribing when needed.
- Assist with biopsies, injections, treatments, and other common dermatology procedures as directed by the provider.
- Prepare, label, and process lab or pathology specimens according to office procedures.
- Communicate patient instructions related to medications, treatment plans, follow-up care, and biopsy or pathology results.
- Schedule follow-up appointments, procedures, or treatments as needed.
- Communicate with patients by phone and through the patient portal.
- Help maintain patient flow throughout the clinic day.
- Stock exam rooms and help keep clinical areas clean, organized, and ready for use.
- Participate in team training, staff meetings, and clinic workflow improvements.
- Follow all HIPAA, infection control, safety, and office policies.
Qualifications
- Medical Assistant certification required for Medical Assistant candidates.
- Current Michigan LPN license required for LPN candidates.
- Current Michigan RN license required for RN candidates.
- Basic Life Support certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Strong communication and patient service skills.
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy clinic environment.
- High attention to detail with documentation and patient care.
- Dependable, flexible, and team-oriented.
- Comfortable using or learning an electronic medical record system.
Preferred Experience
- Dermatology experience.
- Outpatient clinic experience.
- Experience assisting with biopsies, injections, or minor procedures.
Schedule
- Full-time or part-time availability may be considered.
- Monday through Friday, daytime hours.
- No nights, weekends, or holidays.
Why Join Our Team
Dermatology Associates of West Michigan offers a supportive, team-based work environment with consistent weekday hours and meaningful patient interaction. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys clinical work, patient education, and being part of a provider team in a specialty medical office.