Certified Dermatology Medical Assistant

WizeHire, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Vision and dental benefits

Uniform allowance

Employer matched 401(k)

Job summary

WizeHire, Inc. is recruiting a full-time Certified Dermatology Medical Assistant for a dermatology practice in the Houston-Katy area. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in a private practice and dermatology experience preferred, with strong patient care and EMR proficiency.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking history, assisting in procedures, scribing in EMR, wound care, patient education, skincare discussions, and inventory management. Compensation is $16-$19 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of medical assistant experience in private practice.
• Proven track record of above-average customer service and patient care.
• Punctual, detail-oriented, open to feedback and growth.
• Dermatology experience preferred.
• Self-motivated with a learning mindset and willingness to provide examples of prior learning.
• Understanding of insurance/prescription processes including pre-authorizations and verification.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients, obtaining chief complaints and history, assisting with procedures, and scribing/documenting in an EMR system.
• Assisting in suture removals, wound cultures, and basic wound care management.
• Providing explanations of treatment recommendations and follow-up plans to patients.
• Discussing and recommending skincare products and cosmetic procedures.
• Assisting with inventory management.
• Administering biologic injections and familiar with dermatology medications.

Skills

Medical assistant experience

Customer service

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

EMA/Modernizing Medicine

iPad

Job description

Join our growing dermatology practice located in the Houston‑Katy area as a full‑time Certified Dermatology Medical Assistant. Previous experience in a fast‑paced office setting is required, with a preference for dermatology expertise, specifically assisting providers who handle a minimum of 25 patients daily.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients, obtaining chief complaints and history, assisting with procedures, and scribing/documenting in an EMR system
• Assisting in suture removals, wound cultures, and basic wound care management
• Providing concise and clear explanations of treatment recommendations and follow‑up plans to the patient
• Discussing and recommending skincare products and explaining elective cosmetic procedures
• Assisting with inventory management
• Familiarity with basic dermatology medications, including administering biologic injections

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of recent medical assistant experience in private practice
• Proven track record of providing above‑average customer service and patient care
• Punctual, detail‑oriented, open to receiving feedback, and open to growing
• Dermatology experience preferred
• You must be self‑motivated and have an internal desire to learn. When you don’t know something, you will put in the work to understand it, and you will be asked to provide examples of how you have done this in previous jobs.
• Understanding of the insurance/prescription process, including pre‑authorizations, verification, and the ability to explain insurance benefits to a patient. Experience working with specialty pharmacies is a plus, but not required.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including correct spelling and punctuation
• The ability to positively interact with all types of co‑workers and patients in a professional and courteous manner
• 1–2 years of EMR experience. Preferably EMA or Modernizing Medicine
• Experience in a fast‑paced multi‑provider office
• Experience with transcription or functioning as a scribe in an exam room is preferred
• Experience with iPad functions

Compensation

$16 - $19 / hour

We are a physician‑owned private dermatology practice in the Houston‑Katy area. We believe in providing excellent patient care while promoting a growth‑oriented workplace that focuses on promoting from within.

• Competitive compensation structure
• Paid vacation, medical insurance, and uniform allowance (after 90 days)
• Access to vision and dental benefits
• Employer matched 401(k) (after 1 year)