Medical Assistant – Dermatology Clinic & Surgical Support

Skin-Cancer-and-Dermatology-Institut; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Skin-Cancer-and-Dermatology-Institut in Truckee, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support licensed providers across clinic and surgical settings. You will perform patient intake, vital signs, charting, and assist with procedures while maintaining patient safety and HIPAA compliance.

The role requires at least 1 year in a medical setting, CPR certification, and preference for Medical Assistant certification.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a medical setting, dermatology preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Medical Assistant certification, preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam and treatment
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
• Record patients' medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
• Assist physician with surgical procedure while maintaining sterile field
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care instructions and physicians' instructions to patients
• Handle medication administration under physician direction and verify patient information before dispensing

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Skin-Cancer-and-Dermatology-Institut in Truckee, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support licensed providers across clinic and surgical settings. You will perform patient intake, vital signs, charting, and assist with procedures while maintaining patient safety and HIPAA compliance.

The role requires at least 1 year in a medical setting, CPR certification, and preference for Medical Assistant certification.