Medical Assistant

About the employer

Schweiger Dermatology Group is a large dermatology network with more than 580 healthcare providers and 170+ locations across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. The practice offers medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology along with allergy care, and supports more than 2.5 million patient visits each year.

The organization’s mission is to deliver an exceptional patient experience while also maintaining a strong, supportive workplace for providers, support staff, and other team members. It has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America for seven consecutive years and is certified as a Great Place to Work.

Schedule

This is a full-time role of 30+ hours per week. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturdays during operating hours of 7:00 am to 7:30 pm. Flexibility to help cover team needs is expected.

Role overview

The Medical Assistant will help maintain a professional, welcoming clinic environment while supporting providers in delivering dermatology care and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, professional environment that supports high-quality care for patients and providers.
• Assist physicians with medical, cosmetic, and laser procedures.
• Document prescribed treatments, medications, biopsies, cultures, photographs, prescriptions, prior authorizations, and procedures according to established processes.
• Understand patient flow and stay ahead of the provider’s next steps as much as possible.
• Prepare exam rooms before and after patient visits and check equipment at the start of each shift to confirm everything is working properly.
• Give patients pre-treatment and post-treatment instructions when needed.
• Scan retail products, cosmetic products, and medical supplies each day, and alert the Head MA and/or General Manager if stock is running low.
• Help with inventory control, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment as requested.
• Participate in in-house training and ongoing learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Prior dermatology experience is required.
• Previous healthcare experience is required.
• Phlebotomy experience is required.
• National Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems and patient scheduling tools is needed.
• Comfort using computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities are necessary.
• Excellent patient service and customer care skills are expected.
• Candidate must have open availability on weekdays and weekends.

Compensation and benefits

The hourly pay range for this position is $20 to $25.

• Full-time employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical coverage, including virtual care, plus HSA/FSA, dental, and vision benefits starting on the first day of the month after the hire date.
• 401(k) eligibility begins after 30 days of employment.
• Company-sponsored short-term disability is available for non-California employees.
• Public transit commuters can access pre-tax savings options.
• Your birthday is treated as an additional personal holiday.
• Part-time employees working under 30 hours are eligible for dental and vision coverage starting on the first day of the month after the hire date.
• Part-time employees are also eligible for 401(k) participation after 30 days.
• Employees receive discounts on Schweiger skin care products and cosmetic services.

Equal opportunity and policy notice

Schweiger Dermatology Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other protected class under applicable local, state, or federal law.

The employer does not require COVID-19 vaccination for consideration. However, certain state rules may require vaccination status to be recorded on file.