
Experienced Medical Assistant with 20+ years of clinical experience in dermatology and specialty healthcare settings. Skilled in patient intake, vital signs, assisting physicians during dermatologic procedures, specimen handling, EMR documentation, and coordinating patient care in high-volume practices. Strong ability to maintain patient flow, support providers during procedures, and deliver compassionate patient care in fast-paced clinical environments.
• Perform patient intake including vital signs, medical history, and documentation in EMR
• Prepare patients and assist physicians during dermatologic procedures including biopsies and excisions
• Maintain sterile field and prepare surgical instruments and supplies
• Collect and label specimens for pathology testing
• Educate patients regarding treatment plans and post-procedure care
• Coordinate follow-up visits and communicate provider instructions to patients
• Assisted dermatologists with biopsies, cosmetic procedures, and minor surgeries
• Managed pathology results and coordinated patient follow-up care
• Supervised clinical and administrative staff and managed daily clinic operations
• Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations, office policies, and medical standards
• Managed scheduling, staff training, and workflow coordination
• Maintained medical supply inventory and coordinated ordering
• Assisted surgeons and trainees during orthopedic surgical training labs
• Managed surgical instruments, lab setup, and specimen handling
• Coordinated laboratory equipment, supplies, and documentation
• Assisted physicians during dermatologic procedures including biopsies and MOHS surgery
• Performed cosmetic procedures including chemical peels and microdermabrasion
• Managed patient intake, scheduling, and clinical documentation
Dermatologic procedure assistance (mohs surgery, biopsy, excision, cosmetic procedures)
Sterile technique and instrument sterilization
Specimen collection and pathology coordination
Patient education and post-procedure instructions
EMR documentation (E-ClinicalWorks, Epic, Allscripts)
Insurance verification and prior authorizations
Appointment scheduling and patient flow coordination
ICD-9 / ICD-10 coding
Medical inventory and supply management