Dermatology Back Office Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

Skin-and-Cancer-Institute; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401K

Paid time off

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Skin and Cancer Institute in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Back Office Medical Assistant to support dermatology teams, manage patient flow, and maintain accurate records. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes compassionate patient care, sterile technique, and collaboration with providers.

You will handle patient intake, prepare exam rooms, assist in procedures, take histories, document in the EMR, and coordinate scheduling and communications with insurers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; completion of accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• CMA/RMA certification preferred; 1–2 years clinical office experience preferred.
• Strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care support and assist providers during visits.
• Prepare patients for exams, document intake, and maintain medical records.
• Assist in dermatologic procedures and administer injections under supervision.
• Manage scheduling, communications, and insurance authorizations.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

EHR proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Injections

Sterile techniques

Infection control

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program

CMA/RMA certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Klara

EMA

ModMed

NoahFace

Tandem

Job description

Skin and Cancer Institute in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Back Office Medical Assistant to support dermatology teams, manage patient flow, and maintain accurate records. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes compassionate patient care, sterile technique, and collaboration with providers.

You will handle patient intake, prepare exam rooms, assist in procedures, take histories, document in the EMR, and coordinate scheduling and communications with insurers.