Dermatology Medical Assistant - Gap Year Experience

Skin And Cancer Institute; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Skin and Cancer Institute in Redding, CA is offering a GAP Year Clinical Experience for aspiring healthcare professionals. The Back Office Medical Assistant role is full-time and entry-level, designed to gain direct patient care and dermatology exposure.

Ideal for recent graduates pursuing medicine, PA, or nursing, the program combines hands-on duties with a supportive learning environment, including EMR usage, rooming patients, and assisting providers in procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in Biology, Health Sciences or related field.
• Strong GPA (3.3+).
• Interest in healthcare/medicine and reliable, detail-oriented.
• Professional communication and patient interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vitals, and document in EMR.
• Assist providers with dermatologic procedures (biopsies, excisions, cosmetic treatments).
• Perform clinical support tasks: suture removal and wound care; specimen handling and lab prep; procedure setup and breakdown.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and OSHA compliance.
• Support patient flow and clinic efficiency; deliver high-quality patient experience.

Skills

Professional communication

Patient interaction

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Health Sciences (in progress or completed)

Tools

EMR/EHR familiarity

Job description

Skin and Cancer Institute in Redding, CA is offering a GAP Year Clinical Experience for aspiring healthcare professionals. The Back Office Medical Assistant role is full-time and entry-level, designed to gain direct patient care and dermatology exposure.

Ideal for recent graduates pursuing medicine, PA, or nursing, the program combines hands-on duties with a supportive learning environment, including EMR usage, rooming patients, and assisting providers in procedures.