Medical Assistant - Peoria, IL

<p></p> <p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></p> <p>To perform effectively in this role, the candidate must fulfill the following duties with or without reasonable accommodations:</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with a team to manage an average patient volume of up to 40 patients daily.</li> <li>Document patient histories, including history of present illness (HPI), medical, surgical, and family history, medications, and allergies.</li> <li>Prepare and assist with dermatological and cosmetic procedures, including ED&amp;Cs, biopsies (shave and punch), ILK, I&amp;D, Botox, laser treatments, excisions, and other surgical interventions.</li> <li>Administer local anesthesia and remove sutures as directed.</li> <li>Ensure strict adherence to sterile techniques and infection control practices.</li> <li>Perform scribing responsibilities, including inputting templates and chart notes as directed by physicians.</li> <li>Process prescription refills and manage prior authorizations.</li> <li>Log pathology samples and coordinate with appropriate laboratories.</li> <li>Operate specialized equipment such as Narrowband UVB and photodynamic therapy units.</li> <li>Maintain and replenish liquid nitrogen containers.</li> <li>Clean and stock examination rooms and supply areas.</li> <li>Ensure adherence to organizational infection control protocols.</li> <li>Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising physician or department lead.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED required.</li> <li>0–3 years of medical assistant experience, preferably in dermatology.</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate patient records.</li> <li>Effective communication and teamwork skills.</li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Physical and Mental Demands:</strong></p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Physical Requirements:</li> <ul> <li>Occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.</li> <li>Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.</li> <li>Occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.</li> <li>Occasionally lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds.</li> </ul> <li>Vision Requirements:</li> <ul> <li>Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Note:</strong><br><em>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.</em></p> <p></p>