GAP Year/ General Dermatology Medical Assistant

PLYMOUTH DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES P; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Plymouth Dermatology Associates in Brockton, MA is seeking a General Dermatology Medical Assistant to support the clinical team by preparing patients, assisting the dermatologist, and performing delegated clinical tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly.

The role requires CMA or CCMA certification, clinic experience (dermatology preferred), strong medical terminology, and real-time documentation in the EMR. The position is full-time with competitive benefits and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• CMA or CCMA certification required.
• Experience in a clinic setting, dermatology preferred.
• Strong medical terminology and real-time scribing ability.
• Ability to work well in a team and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and assist providers during dermatology visits.
• Document visit information in real time in the EMR.
• Photographs lesions and manage specimen labeling where needed.
• Support with wound care, dressing changes, and patient education.
• Coordinate pre-visit tasks and follow-up communications.

Skills

Medical terminology

Scribing

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Tools

EMR / EHR

Job description

Description

General Dermatology Medical Assistant

The Dermatology MA has a much broader clinical support role. They prepare the patient, assist the provider, perform delegated clinical tasks, and help keep the clinic moving efficiently.

Before the visit

• Review the schedule and prepare charts.
• Verify reason for visit.
• Room patients.
• Obtain and document vital signs when appropriate-at providers request only
• Review medications, allergies, pharmacy, and medical history.
• Update dermatologic history.
• Document the patient's primary concerns.
• Prepare patients for skin examinations.
• Provide gowns and appropriate draping.
• Photograph lesions according to office protocol.
• Document lesion locations/body sites.

During the visit

• Assist the dermatologist with examinations.
• Serve as a chaperone when appropriate.
• Assist with:
  • Shave biopsies
  • Punch biopsies
  • Cryotherapy
  • Electrodessication and curettage
  • Excisions
  • Cyst procedures
  • Intralesional injections
  • Suture placement/removal as permitted and trained
  • Dressing changes
• Set up sterile or clean procedure trays.
• Handle instruments and supplies.
• Label specimens correctly.
• Prepare pathology requisitions.
• Assist with local anesthetic preparation and other medications according to practice policy and applicable scope requirements.

After the visit

• Apply dressings.
• Review provider-approved wound-care instructions with patients.
• Clean and turn over exam rooms.
• Process specimens for pathology pickup.
• Schedule or coordinate follow‑up procedures.
• Assist with prescription/refill requests for provider review.
• Assist with prior authorizations.
• Communicate provider‑approved results and instructions.
• Track biopsies, labs, referrals, and outstanding clinical tasks.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and supplies.
• Follow OSHA, infection‑control, sharps, sterilization, and HIPAA requirements.

Scribe & Clinical Documentation Required throughout all Phases of Visit

Provide real‑time scribing support during patient visits, accurately documenting the provider‑patient encounter in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Additional Responsibilities

• Pathology results- outreach scheduling and referrals
• Autoclave Operations- Sterilization
• Canisters
• Quest Diagnostics login/workflow
• Surgical Sterilization Tray Setup
• Cleaning packing instruments

Requirements

Qualifications

• Certified as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified as a Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Previous experience in a clinic setting is preferred, particularly dermatology.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology
• Experience scribing or documenting visit in real time
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and maintain professionalism at all times

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday
• Daytime hours aligned with practice operations
• No weekends

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary base $20.00 to $26.00
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays 401(k) with employer match