Dermatology Medical Assistant - Certified

Job Description

Job Description

Dermatology Medical Assistant - Certified

Location: Issaquah, WA

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day); occasional weekend shifts (up to 5 per contract); may float to sister clinics (First Hill, West Seattle, Bellevue)

Hours per Week: 40

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain accurate vital signs to ensure safe, efficient visits
• Prepare exam rooms and set up aseptic/sterile procedure trays for biopsies and ED&C
• Assist providers with procedures including punch and shave biopsies, sterile techniques, and suture removal
• Collect, label, and process specimens and maintain clear chain-of-custody documentation
• Chart visits and procedure notes in EPIC promptly and accurately
• Manage office duties such as authorization forms, chart preparation, pharmacy calls, and refill requests
• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate follow-up care with compassion and clarity
• Perform dressing changes, wound care, and blood glucose checks via glucometer as needed

Qualifications

• MA-C certification required (MA-R and MA-P candidates are not eligible)
• EPIC charting experience is required
• At least 6 months of adult outpatient clinic experience preferred; dermatology experience preferred
• BLS certification and CMA credential are preferred but not strictly required
• Reliable transportation and willingness to float to nearby clinic locations when needed
• Able to complete a 40-hour orientation and comply with facility onboarding requirements
• First-time travelers welcome — open to local and non-local candidates

Education

• MA-C certification required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CMA and BLS certifications preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in EPIC charting and in-basket communications
• Obtaining vital signs and accurately recording history, medications, and allergies
• Aseptic technique and sterile tray setup for minor surgical procedures
• Performing and assisting with punch and shave biopsies and suture removal
• Specimen collection, labeling, and wound care/dressing changes
• Patient rooming, chart preparation, scheduling, and authorization workflows
• Comfort handling pharmacy calls, refill requests, and follow-up phone calls
• Use of point-of-care testing such as glucometer

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your skills are valued and your questions are welcome
• Steady weekday schedule with predictable hours and occasional weekend coverage
• Orientation and training (40 hours) so you’re set up for success
• Clinical experience in dermatology with hands-on procedural opportunities (biopsy, shave/punch, suture removal)
• Opportunity to work with EPIC — great for building charting proficiency and marketable skills
• Licensure and credentialing support guidance to help you stay compliant
• Travel assignment perks including local support and travel logistics assistance
• Paid time off options and access to standard employee benefits through hiring partner (medical, dental, vision commonly available)

Travel Perks: Explore Issaquah, WA

Explore Issaquah’s great outdoors between shifts: hike Cougar Mountain and the Issaquah Alps, picnic at Lake Sammamish State Park, and visit the charming downtown with cafes, farmers markets, and local restaurants. Quick drives take you to Bellevue’s shopping and dining scene or into Seattle for museums, Pike Place Market, and waterfront walks. Weekend escapes include Snoqualmie Falls, Woodinville wine country, and mountain recreation at Snoqualmie Pass—plenty to do whether you crave trails, cozy coffee shops, or city adventures.

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