Dermatology Medical Assistant - Patient-First Care

Platinum Dermatology Partners; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Dermatology Partners seeks a Medical Assistant to support dermatology clinics across the network. You will escort patients, document histories, assist clinicians, and help with biopsies and cosmetic procedures, while maintaining exam-room readiness and lab duties.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in a medical office, training as a medical assistant, and strong communication. Dermatology experience is preferred; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a medical office as a medical assistant.
• Prior Dermatology and cosmetic experience is preferred.
• Quality written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from the exam room and prepare them for examination.
• Enter complete medical histories and current medications into the chart.
• Assist physician in the room by scribing notes in the medical record.
• Assist with setting up biopsies, excisions, sutures, and cosmetic procedures.
• Prepare and collect path/lab specimens, notify patients of results, and schedule follow-ups.
• Daily cleaning and organizing exam rooms and stocking supplies.
• Laboratory maintenance including cleaning and autoclaving instruments.
• Other duties as assigned to the back office.

Skills

Compassion and caring

Strong phone etiquette

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Ability to thrive in fast-paced env

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training

Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Platinum Dermatology Partners seeks a Medical Assistant to support dermatology clinics across the network. You will escort patients, document histories, assist clinicians, and help with biopsies and cosmetic procedures, while maintaining exam-room readiness and lab duties.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in a medical office, training as a medical assistant, and strong communication. Dermatology experience is preferred; equal opportunity employer.