Certified Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology in Upland, CA is hiring a Full Time Certified Medical Assistant to support dermatology and/or plastic surgery clinicians. You will welcome patients, document vitals and histories, prepare for procedures, and assist the care team to deliver a smooth, patient-centered experience.

This role requires CMA credential, state certifications, strong organizational and computer skills, and the ability to multitask. You may travel to other clinic locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant credential required, plus any state certifications/registrations.
• Strong organizational, computer, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate effectively with clinicians, colleagues, patients, and the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record systems.
• Medical office or clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain the CDT designation within the established timeframe.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other clinic locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and room patients; obtain and document vital signs, patient history, reason for visit, medications, and preferred pharmacy.
• Prepare patients for dermatologic procedures, including biopsies and phototherapy; assist clinicians, maintain sterile fields, hand instruments, and document care in the EMR.
• Support medical scribing, preliminary encounter notes, and accurate MIPS and body-area documentation.
• Clean, stock, and turn over exam rooms; prepare supplies, instruments, and procedural trays; package specimens for pathology labs and maintain logs.
• Monitor patient comfort and provide basic post-visit and medication education as directed by the clinician.
• Review and document routine patient calls, elevate complex issues, and support prior authorizations, and biologic therapy starts with EMR tracking.
• Maintain infection-control standards, sterilize instruments, track inventory, and notify management when supplies need replenishment.
• Perform authorized duties under clinician supervision and applicable law, which may include medication administration, suture removal, wound dressing, blood draws, and specimen collection and processing.
• Coordinate with teammates to support clinic flow, procedure scheduling, patient follow-up, and other assigned duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Medical Assistant credential

High school diploma or GED

CDT designation within timeframe

State-required certifications/licenses

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Overview

Forefront Dermatology is Hiring - Full Time Certified Medical Assistant !!

Monday - Friday schedule - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

At Forefront Dermatology, our Certified Medical Assistants help create an efficient, patient-centered clinical experience. You’ll work alongside dermatology and/or plastic surgery clinicians, support patients throughout their visits, and contribute to a coordinated clinical team.

Bring your certification, clinical skills, and commitment to patient care to a role where you can continue learning and make a difference every day.

Responsibilities

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you’ll help keep the clinic running smoothly while supporting patient care. You’ll:

• Welcome and room patients; obtain and document vital signs, patient history, reason for visit, medications, and preferred pharmacy.
• Prepare patients for dermatologic procedures, including biopsies and phototherapy; assist clinicians, maintain sterile fields, hand instruments, and document care in the electronic medical record.
• Support medical scribing, preliminary encounter notes, and accurate MIPS and body-area documentation.
• Clean, stock, and turn over exam rooms; prepare supplies, instruments, and procedural trays; package specimens for the appropriate dermatopathology laboratory and maintain assigned lab and pathology logs.
• Monitor patient comfort and provide basic post-visit and medication education as directed by the clinician.
• Review and document routine patient calls, elevate complex issues, and support prior authorizations, and biologic therapy starts with accurate electronic medical record tracking.
• Maintain infection-control standards, sterilize instruments, track inventory, and notify management when supplies need replenishment.
• Perform authorized duties under clinician supervision and applicable law, which may include medication administration, suture removal, wound dressing, blood draws, and specimen collection and processing.
• Coordinate with teammates to support clinic flow, procedure scheduling, patient follow-up, and other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant credential required, along with any state-required certifications, registrations, licenses, education, or training for assigned duties.
• Strong organizational, computer, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively with clinicians, colleagues, patients, and the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record systems.
• Medical office or comparable clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain the Certified Dermatology Technician (CDT) designation within the established timeframe.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other clinic locations as needed.

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for extended periods; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and manual dexterity for clinical procedures and computer use.
• Visual acuity for reading screens and documents and verbal communication by phone and in person.

Scope of Practice

Employees are expected to perform only duties within their licensure, certification, training, competence, and the legally defined scope of practice for their role and state of employment.

Meet the required credentials but don’t check every preferred qualification? We’d still love to hear from you. Bring your transferable skills, willingness to learn, and commitment to patient care. The Certified Medical Assistant credential and all applicable state-required qualifications must be met.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $23.50 – $25 per hour, with pay determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, work location, and internal equity.

Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.