Lexington Clinic·Lexington, Kentucky
The Clinical Assistant supports the patient care team by performing various clinical activities and technical procedures under the direction of the Clinical Manager. They are responsible for maintaining patient health management and ensuring compliance with federal health plans.
The Dermatology Specialist Clinical Assistant functions as a member of the patient care team, contributing to the health management of the patients; performs a variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for Clinic patients, many in assistance to section providers and under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager; maintains primary responsibility for all technical procedures. Contributes to patient and department compliance with Federal and all other health plans with patient management objectives. May require regular travel to satellite clinics.
Formal training which will probably be indicated by a four-year degree in health sciences; certification from an accredited medical assistant program; or two years of clinical assisting or scribing experience with emphasis in Dermatology. Current CPR certification required within 6 months of hire.
Successful completion of Certified Dermatology Technician provisional certification through The Association of Certified Dermatology Techs (ACDT) is expected within the probationary period. Completion of full certification is required within a year of hire.[JH1]
Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps up to eight hours per day; lift, move and transport patients, equipment, and supplies; motor coordination and manual dexterity; articulate speech; ability to read and understand orders; visual acuity. Must have the ability to hear dictated instructions. Must use a keyboard to type and sit at a computer for extended period.
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
include a four-year health sciences degree, medical assistant certification, or two years of dermatology scribing experience. Candidates must obtain CPR certification and a Certified Dermatology Technician certification within the first year of hire.
Market context
In Kentucky, dermatology clinical assistant scribe openings tend to draw candidates with prior medical office, scribing, or dermatology support experience, so applicants often compete on familiarity with charting and patient flow. This role is competitive because employers may prefer a health sciences degree, medical assistant certification, or two years of dermatology scribing experience, and the first-year CPR and Certified Dermatology Technician requirements add a clear training expectation. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification timeline before applying.
