Derick Dermatology PLLC·Elgin, Illinois
Responsible for assisting surgical providers with Mohs and excision procedures, including patient intake and procedure set-up. Duties also include sterilizing instruments, documenting visits, and performing patient follow-up calls.
Derick Dermatology (DD) is an internationally recognized and award-winning medical practice. Founded in 2006, our world class providers offer medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care in state-of-the art facilities. Join the DD Family to protect, improve, and save the lives of patients in our communities. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and outstanding patient experience.
Servant's
Heart: Find joy in serving others, ensuring our patients receive the best possible care.
Own It: Take full accountability for the care provided and actively contribute to the betterment of our practice.
Showtime: Bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and energy to every patient encounter and interaction with colleagues.
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Family: Foster a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, working as a cohesive team to achieve our common goal of exceptional patient care.
Responsible for patient care under the direction of a surgical provider assisting in procedures such as Mohs and excisions. Duties include but are not limited to patient intake, procedure set-up, surgical assistance, and other administrative duties.
Role and Responsibilities
Rooms patient and verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
Collects and processes blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimen for laboratory testing in compliance with CLIA regulations.
Explains treatment procedures, medications, aftercare, and providers’ instructions to patients.
Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments and utilize sterile technique when assembling surgical trays.
Documents patient visits and records appropriate charges for the billing department.
Performs follow up calls to patients after their surgical procedures.
Assists providers as they examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials, giving injections, removing sutures, or phlebotomy.
Cleans examination rooms and other work areas and stocks inventory as needed.
Performs other responsibilities as assigned.
Requires a high school diploma and experience as a General Dermatology Medical Assistant. Proficiency with EMR systems (preferably Nextech) and knowledge of basic medical terminology are required.
Market context
In Illinois, Surgical Medical Assistant roles are typically competitive because employers often want candidates with hands-on clinical support experience, EMR proficiency, and familiarity with surgical or dermatology workflows. This posting is summarized from the original job description using AI, so requirements and benefits are condensed to save you research time. If you apply, be ready to point to Nextech or similar EMR experience, basic medical terminology, and any general dermatology support work.
