Medical Assistant - Fremont/Milpitas, CA

About the job

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting dermatology physicians by delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include patient rooming, updating medical histories, documenting visit details, and assisting with various dermatological procedures such as biopsies, surgeries, and skin treatments.

Pay and Hours:

Pay range is $24 - $26 Hourly, Hours are Monday - Friday, 8 hours daily.

Essential Functions:

To perform effectively in this role, the candidate must fulfill the following duties with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Collaborate with a team to manage an average patient volume of up to 40 patients daily.

• Document patient histories, including history of present illness (HPI), medical, surgical, and family history, medications, and allergies.

• Prepare and assist with dermatological and cosmetic procedures, including ED&Cs, biopsies (shave and punch), ILK, I&D, Botox, laser treatments, excisions, and other surgical interventions.

• Administer local anesthesia and remove sutures as directed.

• Ensure strict adherence to sterile techniques and infection control practices.

• Perform scribing responsibilities, including inputting templates and chart notes as directed by physicians.

• Process prescription refills and manage prior authorizations.

• Log pathology samples and coordinate with appropriate laboratories.

• Operate specialized equipment such as Narrowband UVB and photodynamic therapy units.

• Maintain and replenish liquid nitrogen containers.

• Clean and stock examination rooms and supply areas.

• Ensure adherence to organizational infection control protocols.

• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising physician or department lead.

Knowledge, Skills, & Responsibilities:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 3 months -3 years of medical assistant experience, preferably in dermatology.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate patient records.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

• Bilingual in Spanish required.

This role requires a proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to patient care and operational excellence.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities:

• Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.

• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.

• Occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.

• Occasionally lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds.

• Vision Requirements:

• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Note:
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, or duties modified by the department supervisor based on operational needs.