Overview
We’re hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to join our St. Petersburg dermatology team at Academic Alliance in Dermatology. As an MA, you'll work directly alongside a dermatology provider supporting patient flow, clinical procedures, medical dermatology visits, and overall daily operations within a busy outpatient specialty practice. We’re looking for someone who is organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing both hands-on clinical support and patient-facing responsibilities.
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About Academic Alliance in Dermatology: Academic Alliance has been serving patients throughout Southwest and Central Florida for over 30 years, providing comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatology care across 23 locations. Led by renowned dermatologist Dr. Panos Vasiloudes, our team uses advanced technology and evidence-based treatment approaches to diagnose and manage a wide range of skin conditions.
Academic Alliance in Dermatology is proudly affiliated with Anne Arundel Dermatology, a leading dermatology network with:
- 300+ clinicians
- 110+ locations
- Operations across 7 states
- Expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Prepare exam and procedure rooms prior to patient visits
- Room patients and obtain accurate medical history, medication updates, chief complaints, and vital signs
- Document patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR/EHR)
- Assist providers during dermatology appointments, including general skin exams, biopsies, excisions, lesion treatments, and follow-up visits
- Support in-office procedures by setting up instruments, supplies, syringes, and sterile trays
- Assist with specimen collection, labeling, documentation, and routing to pathology/laboratory partners
- Provide post-procedure instructions and reinforce provider guidance
- Respond to patient calls, portal messages, callbacks, and clinical task lists
- Assist with prescription refill workflows, prior authorizations, and provider communications as needed
- Maintain efficient patient flow to support provider productivity and clinic scheduling
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment according to infection prevention protocols
- Monitor inventory levels and restock clinical supplies throughout the office
- Remove expired supplies and maintain organized treatment areas
- Support chart preparation and administrative clinical workflows between patient appointments
- Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and workplace safety standards at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
- Recent Medical Assistant or Clinical experience
- Dermatology experience preferred, but not required
- Experience assisting with in-office procedures and/or direct patient care
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient medical practice
- Strong communication and patient service skills
- Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
- Experience documenting in EMR systems
- Familiarity with clinical workflows, patient intake, and procedural support
- Ability to work collaboratively with providers, clinical staff, and front office teams
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Professional, dependable, and adaptable attitude
Licensure/Certifications/Education
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred
- CNA background or other direct clinical patient care experience considered
- 1+ year of recent Medical Assistant experience preferred
- Specialty clinic or dermatology experience is a plus
- CPR certification preferred
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Bend, twist, reach, and move throughout the clinic environment
- Use hands for clinical tasks requiring dexterity
- Lift and carry up to 30 pounds
- Communicate effectively in person and by phone
- Work safely around medical instruments, sharps, chemicals, and infectious materials
Benefits
Eligible full-time employees (30+ hours/week) receive:
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Short-term disability/Long-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Voluntary life insurance
- Critical illness coverage
- Hospital indemnity plans
- Paid time off
- 6 Paid holidays
- 401K Plan
- Employee discounts on cosmetic treatments and skincare products
