Medical Assistant (Back Office) – GAP Year Program

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

Job summary

Skin and Cancer Institute in California is hiring full-time Back Office Medical Assistants for our GAP Year Clinical Experience Program. This role targets recent graduates pursuing medicine, PA, or healthcare and offers direct patient care and procedural exposure in dermatology.

Palmdale/Lancaster, CA, Full-Time | Entry-Level Healthcare | GAP Year Opportunity. The position provides hands-on clinical experience, EMR duties, and strong letters of recommendation based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress, preferably in Biology, Health Sciences, or related field.
• GPA of 3.3+ is preferred.
• Strong interest in healthcare/medicine.
• Excellent communication and patient interaction skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vitals, and document in EMR.
• Assist providers with dermatologic procedures (biopsies, excisions, cosmetic treatments).
• Support clinical tasks: suture removal, wound care, specimen handling.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and OSHA compliance.
• Support patient flow and clinic efficiency.
• Deliver a high-quality, professional patient experience.

Skills

Professional communication

Patient interaction

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EMR/EHR familiarity

Job description

Gain Hands-On Clinical Experience Before Medical, PA, or Nursing School

Skin and Cancer Institute is hiring full-time Back Office Medical Assistants for ourGAP Year Clinical Experience Program. This role is ideal for recent graduates pursuing careers in medicine, physician assistant (PA), or healthcare who are looking to gain direct patient care and procedural experience in dermatology.

Palmdale/Lancaster, CA

Full-Time | Entry-Level Healthcare | GAP Year Opportunity

The GAP Year Program Offers:

• Direct exposure to medical and procedural dermatology
  • High patient volume = real clinical immersion
  • Opportunity for strong letters of recommendation (based on performance and tenure)
• Work 1:1 with experienced providers
• Build clinical skills for
  • Nursing/NP pathways
  • Physician Assistant (PA) programs
  • Medical school (MD/DO)

Schedule & Commitment

• Full-time (30-40+ hours per week)
• 9-12 month commitment strongly preferred

Key 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 a high-quality, professional patient experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress), preferably in Biology, Health Sciences, or related field
• Strong GPA(3.3+)
• Strong interest in healthcare/medicine
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Professional communication and patient interaction skills

Preferred:

• Medical Assistant certification
• Previous clinical or healthcare experience
• EMR/EHR familiarity

About Skin and Cancer Institute

Skin and Cancer Institute is a leading multi-state dermatology group providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services across California and the Western U.S. We are committed to delivering high-quality care while developing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $20.50 to $24.00 per hour. Placement within the range will be based on objective, job-related factors, which may include relevant experience, education, training, skills, certifications, internal equity, and business considerations