Dermatology Back Office Assistant — Patient Care & Admin

Skin-and-Cancer-Institute; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Health, dental, vision, and ancillary

401K retirement savings

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Skin and Cancer Institute is seeking a Back Office Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a dermatology-focused setting in Palmdale, CA. You will assist with patient intake, record keeping, injections, and procedural support, ensuring smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

Responsibilities include patient education, administrative duties, and collaboration with providers to maintain accurate records and efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong clinical skills with attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively and builds rapport with patients and team members.
• Proficient in EHR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Handles sensitive patient concerns with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepares and administers injections (Kenalog, Lidocaine, Epinephrine).
• Assists in minor surgical procedures and wound care using sterile techniques.
• Follows infection control and safety protocols.
• Complies with HIPAA and patient confidentiality.
• Performs universal precautions consistently.
• Processes lab specimens accurately with dermatologic focus.
• Knowledge of Mohs, biopsies, excisions, radiation methods.
• Multitasks efficiently in fast-paced clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality customer service and adheres to quality control standards.
• Coordinates patient care per physician instructions and company policies.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms per protocol.
• Prepares patients for exams by taking histories and explaining procedures.
• Documents patient intake and care in medical records.
• Assists in dermatologic procedures and manages sterile technique.
• Supports routine lab tests and applies topical treatments under supervision.
• Captures clinical photos for documentation and comparison.
• Sends prescriptions during visits and verifies accuracy with provider.
• Maintains clean exam rooms and sterilizes instruments per safety standards.
• Uploads pathology logs and verifies log details.
• Keeps cancer logs current and accurate.
• Stocks rooms, monitors supplies, and notifies managers when low.
• Ensures confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs additional patient care tasks as needed.
• Educates patients on skin care and post-procedure care.
• Explains treatment plans and follow-up instructions.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient communication

EHR proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Injections

Infection control

Dermatology knowledge

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

CMA/RMA certification preferred

Tools

Klara

EMA

ModMed

iPad

NoahFace

Tandem

CoverMyMeds

LabCorp software

Quest Diagnostics

Job description

Skin and Cancer Institute is seeking a Back Office Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a dermatology-focused setting in Palmdale, CA. You will assist with patient intake, record keeping, injections, and procedural support, ensuring smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

Responsibilities include patient education, administrative duties, and collaboration with providers to maintain accurate records and efficient clinic operations.