Dermatology Back Office Patient Care Assistant

Skin And Cancer Institute; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K retirement savings

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Skin and Cancer Institute in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Back Office Medical Assistant to support clinicians in dermatology care. You will handle patient intake, assist with procedures, document care, and maintain records with accuracy.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a medical office, CMA/RMA certification, and strong HIPAA compliance. On-site duties include patient prep, injections, and coordinating scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is a plus.
• Certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience in a medical office preferred.

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 company protocol.
• Prepares patients for exams by taking histories and explaining procedures.
• Conducts and documents patient intake.
• Assists in dermatologic procedures (biopsies, excisions, phototherapy, cosmetic treatments).
• Accurately documents patient care in medical records promptly.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient communication

EHR proficiency

Medical terminology

Injections administration

Infection control

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma

Accredited Medical Assistant program

CMA/RMA certification

Tools

Klara

EMA

ModMed

NoahFace

Tandem

LabCorp software

Quest Diagnostics

Job description

Skin and Cancer Institute in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Back Office Medical Assistant to support clinicians in dermatology care. You will handle patient intake, assist with procedures, document care, and maintain records with accuracy.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a medical office, CMA/RMA certification, and strong HIPAA compliance. On-site duties include patient prep, injections, and coordinating scheduling.