GAP Year/ General Dermatology Medical Assistant

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