Dermatology Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

Golden-State-Dermatology; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts 40%

Comprehensive benefits

Disability & life insurance

401K with employer match

Flexible spending / commuter benefits

EAP counseling

Theme park and entertainment discounts

PTO from day one; paid holidays

Job summary

Golden State Dermatology is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians across our California clinics. You will prepare exam rooms, review patient histories, and assist with scheduling, while aiding surgical procedures and front-desk duties. You will manage medical records in EMA and assist with prescriptions and authorization.

The role requires multitasking and a patient‑focused approach. We offer comprehensive benefits, 40% product discounts, and a range of perks.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills or a patient-centered mindset.
• Previous Dermatology, healthcare, or aesthetics experience is helpful.
• Knowledgeable with insurance carriers (Medicare, commercial, HMO).
• Familiarity with EClinicalWorks, EMA, or other EMR software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Reviewing patient history, visit reason, medications, and patient understanding of procedures, and make notes in EMA.
• Assisting with scheduling of patient's tests and treatments.
• Assisting dermatology providers during surgical procedures, such as excisions, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic dermatology procedures.
• Providing support to the front desk by answering phones, scheduling patients, and assisting staff in determining the need for reception assistance.
• Cleaning and performing spore testing on the autoclave, and keeping records.
• Checking expiration dates on medications and samples, maintaining records of date checks.
• Keeping the biopsy book, slides, and pathology reports up to date, and recording results in patient charts.
• Processing prescription refills and ensuring authorization for prescriptions as needed.
• Managing the pathology and culture log with consistent responsibility.

Skills

Customer service

Patient-centered mindset

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

EClinicalWorks

EMA

Job description

Golden State Dermatology is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians across our California clinics. You will prepare exam rooms, review patient histories, and assist with scheduling, while aiding surgical procedures and front-desk duties. You will manage medical records in EMA and assist with prescriptions and authorization.

The role requires multitasking and a patient‑focused approach. We offer comprehensive benefits, 40% product discounts, and a range of perks.