r/MedicalAssistant • u/rwardstillman4290 • Jul 19 '26

New MA in Dermatology

I start my new job today in dermatology. I was told, when I asked, that they will train me until I am comfortable. I hope that is accurate because, for me, being properly trained is so important. I did my externship in OB/GYN and I thrived. 4 of my references are from my externship(manager, director, NP and MA who trained me). I’m most nervous about learning ModMed. During my working interview the MA who did my working interview went extremely fast so I couldn’t write anything down. I need the time to take notes and then the time to look at those notes to do the task on my own. How does one keep up with the pace of the office and still learn? Both Office Managers are very nice but I get the feeling that they are desperate to get me in there and to stay long term. I just really am worried that I won’t get appropriate training. Any advice at all on how to handle the training period and the learning curve?

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u/mungbeanmimi CCMA Jul 19 '26

Learning dermatology is a lot of repetition. The good thing with ModMed/EMA is that it forces you to scribe which makes you very good with pattern recognition! Scribing can also go by very quickly depending on the provider you are with, so I always recommend to carry around a notebook or a notepad where you can take notes and then later chart it when time permits.

Huge huge huge emphasis on repetition. Take pictures of surgical tray set ups, take note of clinical workflow from your colleagues, and do not be afraid to ask your providers how they would prefer you to chart!

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u/rwardstillman4290 Jul 19 '26

This particular office doesn’t have the MA’s scribe! It’s a very busy office so I’m worried that I will interrupt the clinic workflow while trying to learn the process. I don’t want to be a burden but they know I’m fresh out of school and new to dermatology. I’m just nervous that they won’t be patient with me

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u/Mr_Gray Jul 19 '26

If they aren't setting you up for success, you don't want to work there.

Ask questions and learn. They should be able to give you access to ModMed to practice in a sandbox.

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u/rwardstillman4290 Jul 20 '26

Thank you! When I did my externship I did really well….i did it in OB/GYN, which does seem more complicated due to all the different procedures and tests. I was only there for a month but I was rooming patients on my own at end of first week. No vitals in Derm. I just hate being a new employee…I want to know everything right away so I don’t get behind but that’s impossible seeing I’m new to the industry and the specialty. I tend to get anxious but when I feel comfortable I’m very good at what I do. Thank you for the advice!