Full-Time Dermatology CMA - Patient Care Pro

Forefront Dermatology; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology in Upland, CA is hiring a Full Time Certified Medical Assistant to support dermatology and/or plastic surgery clinicians. You will welcome patients, document vitals and histories, prepare for procedures, and assist the care team to deliver a smooth, patient-centered experience.

This role requires CMA credential, state certifications, strong organizational and computer skills, and the ability to multitask. You may travel to other clinic locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant credential required, plus any state certifications/registrations.
• Strong organizational, computer, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate effectively with clinicians, colleagues, patients, and the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record systems.
• Medical office or clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain the CDT designation within the established timeframe.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other clinic locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and room patients; obtain and document vital signs, patient history, reason for visit, medications, and preferred pharmacy.
• Prepare patients for dermatologic procedures, including biopsies and phototherapy; assist clinicians, maintain sterile fields, hand instruments, and document care in the EMR.
• Support medical scribing, preliminary encounter notes, and accurate MIPS and body-area documentation.
• Clean, stock, and turn over exam rooms; prepare supplies, instruments, and procedural trays; package specimens for pathology labs and maintain logs.
• Monitor patient comfort and provide basic post-visit and medication education as directed by the clinician.
• Review and document routine patient calls, elevate complex issues, and support prior authorizations, and biologic therapy starts with EMR tracking.
• Maintain infection-control standards, sterilize instruments, track inventory, and notify management when supplies need replenishment.
• Perform authorized duties under clinician supervision and applicable law, which may include medication administration, suture removal, wound dressing, blood draws, and specimen collection and processing.
• Coordinate with teammates to support clinic flow, procedure scheduling, patient follow-up, and other assigned duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Medical Assistant credential

High school diploma or GED

CDT designation within timeframe

State-required certifications/licenses

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Forefront Dermatology in Upland, CA is hiring a Full Time Certified Medical Assistant to support dermatology and/or plastic surgery clinicians. You will welcome patients, document vitals and histories, prepare for procedures, and assist the care team to deliver a smooth, patient-centered experience.

This role requires CMA credential, state certifications, strong organizational and computer skills, and the ability to multitask. You may travel to other clinic locations.