Medical Assistant / Licensed Practical Nurse – Dermatology

About the role

Join a powerhouse dermatology team at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery (CAPS). Work alongside 7 award‑winning plastic surgeons and a collaborative group of dermatologists, aesthetic injectors, PAs, NPs, RNs, and medical aestheticians. Ongoing training, hands‑on learning in advanced dermatologic procedures, CME reimbursement. Competitive pay, PTO and holidays, 401k with profit sharing, medical/dental/vision, company‑paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts. State‑of‑the‑art onsite facility. Columbus offers low cost of living, top‑rated schools, arts & culture, outdoor activities, family‑friendly community, easy access to major cities, and local sports teams.

Responsibilities

• Open and close exam and treatment rooms daily, preparing rooms per physician preferences
• Assist with insurance preauthorizations and communicate updates to patients
• Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vitals and brief histories, and update medication lists
• Set up exam rooms for scheduled dermatologic procedures or anticipate physician needs for unscheduled ones
• Assist physicians with biopsies, excisions, and other dermatologic surgical procedures
• Schedule procedures and prepare any required insurance authorizations
• Maintain daily logs and track expiration dates of supplies and medications
• Order supplies and medications; verify deliveries against packing labels and stock appropriately
• Prepare specimens for laboratory pick‑up and complete all related documentation
• Educate patients on treatment plans, medication use, and compliance expectations
• Perform nursing procedures, including suture removal and dressing changes
• Accurately complete all pathology and lab requisition documents
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms after patient visits
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse in a Dermatology setting
• LPN candidates must hold a current, active LPN license in the State of Ohio
• MA candidates: Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or NCMA) preferred
• Comfortable assisting with dermatologic procedures, including biopsies and excisions
• Passionate about skin health, preventative care, and patient education
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable interacting with diverse patient populations

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• PTO and holidays
• 401k with profit sharing
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance

Pay

$20 – $26 per hour, based on experience relevant to the role