Derick Dermatology PLLC·Tampa, Florida
The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing direct patient care, including intake, phlebotomy, and assisting providers during examinations and procedures. They also manage administrative tasks such as documenting visits, processing lab results, and maintaining clinical inventory.
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 an 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.
DD
Family: Foster a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, working as a cohesive team to achieve our common goal of exceptional patient care.
Position Purpose Responsible for patient care under the direction of a provider. Duties include but are not limited to patient intake, procedure set-up, phlebotomy, 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 standards.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, or providers’ instructions to patients.
Clean and sterilize medical instruments.
Documents patient visit and records patient/lab charges for billing department.
Contacts patients with lab and path results.
Assists providers as they examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections, removing sutures, or phlebotomy.
Cleans examination rooms and other work areas and stocks inventory as needed.
Trains new employees as needed.
Performs other responsibilities as assigned.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred qualifications include certifications such as CMA or CNA, along with phlebotomy skills or an esthetic/cosmetology license.
Market context
Florida employers commonly seek Medical Assistants for physician offices and specialty clinics, and candidates with urology exposure and EMR proficiency can stand out. This role is competitive because programs, certification preference, and prior office experience help employers reduce onboarding time. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform, then tailor your application to highlight your Medical Assistant training, any certification, and hands-on EMR experience.