{"id":1120168,"url":"https://alion.io/job/optima-dermatology-medical-assistant-7","title":"Medical Assistant","company":{"id":678626,"name":"Optima Dermatology","domain":"optimadermatology.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/optimadermatology","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"HR","role_family":"HR","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Alliance, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":69000,"max_usd":182000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":3603},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T17:51:53Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T14:03:28Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Multi-site Dermatology Group Seeks Medical Assistant\nAdvanced Dermatology and Skin Care Center is recruiting an experienced full-time Medical Assistant or an LPN to join our growing Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics group in Alliance, OH & Boardman, OH.\nLocation:\n1207 W State St, Suite B, Alliance, OH 44601\n987 Boardman-Canfield Rd. Boardman, Ohio 44512\nResponsibilities:\nThe following is an overview of the essential job functions and responsibilities, this may not be an all-encompassing list:\nPrepares exam rooms for patient use by cleaning the rooms between patients and ensuring that each room is stocked with the appropriate supplies. Prepares procedure trays as necessary.\nEscorts patient to exam room and checks vital signs as needed. Interviews patient to assess needs. Records reason for visit, current medications and takes temperature if necessary. Instructs patient how to prepare for physician's examination. Completes routine forms as appropriate.\nAssists physicians and other providers with patient procedures such as suture removal, wart and mole removal, minor surgeries, etc.\nPrepares specimens to be analyzed by an outside lab by packaging specimen appropriately, completing requisition form and contacting testing facility as necessary. Submits lab results to physician before contacting patient and filing patient's chart\nSchedules on-site and off-site diagnostic tests and procedures by providing the patient with appropriate preparation instructions and making the appointment by phoning the patient or testing site. Records procedures ordered and tracks results.\nFacilitates referrals to other physicians by phoning their offices, making an appointment for the patient, and forwarding requested test results, etc.\nContacts Hospital and outside sources regarding lab results, x-ray results and ER reports; phones pharmacies to authorize prescriptions; contacts nursing homes regarding patient orders; contacts patients to relay test result information; and returns patients phone calls with the physician's recommendations for their care.\nPre-certifies medications and referrals by contacting the appropriate insurance professionals and providing them with the requested information. Records pre-certification number in chart. Records and tracks all referrals.\nTakes manual inventory of drugs. Checks expiration dates and orders replenishments as needed. Orders supplies for back office as needed.\nDisinfects exam rooms and lab and straightens reception area daily.\nPerforms all duties respectful of confidentiality and safety of all patients, employees, and physicians.\nCommunicates with the physician and office manager on any and all issues that are vital to the improvement and continued success of the practice.\nQualifications:\nDemonstrated ability in taking patient vitals, injection/immunization procedures, charting and documentation, exam room preparation, infectious waste handling, sterile techniques and routine lab procedures and collection\nOral communication skills needed to develop patient rapport, discuss orders with patients, patient's family, and pharmacies\nWritten communication skills necessary for charting and documentation.\nDemonstrated ability in handling patient confidentiality.\nAbility to work with peers in a team situation\nDemonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.\nPrevious experience in dermatology medical office is preferred, but not required.\nExperience using Modernizing Medicine/EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is preferred, but not required.\nAbout Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Center\nAt Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Center, our mission to revolutionize skin care starts by partnering with outstanding, industry-leading dermatologists. We strive to be the best in everything we do, and we take pride in creating environments where our physicians and providers excel. Our powerhouse practice support and back-office teams are 100% focused on ensuring all aspects of the practice are optimized to fully support our exceptional providers. Our comprehensive approach gives our dermatologists the tools and the time to focus on doing what they love-providing great patient care. 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