Dermatology Medical Assistant — Back Office & Patient Care

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA, seeks a Medical Assistant in Dermatology to support clinical flow and patient care under supervision. The role requires CMA or MA training, 2+ years experience, and knowledge of scheduling, precautions, and body mechanics.

The position emphasizes teamwork, environmental care, and accurate medical terminology usage across dermatology clinics. Vaccination policy compliance and background checks apply; extended deadline policies may vary.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of Medical Assistant experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.
• Knowledge of online scheduling, universal precautions, and body mechanics.

Skills

Medical assistant experience

CMA certification

BART or BLS

Online scheduling

Universal precautions

Education

CMA certification or MA training

Tools

Epic scheduling

Job description

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA, seeks a Medical Assistant in Dermatology to support clinical flow and patient care under supervision. The role requires CMA or MA training, 2+ years experience, and knowledge of scheduling, precautions, and body mechanics.

The position emphasizes teamwork, environmental care, and accurate medical terminology usage across dermatology clinics. Vaccination policy compliance and background checks apply; extended deadline policies may vary.