Certified Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology • Chino Hills, CA

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About The Position

Forefront Dermatology is hiring a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to support an efficient, patient-centered clinical experience. The role works alongside dermatology and/or plastic surgery clinicians, supports patients throughout their visits, and contributes to a coordinated clinical team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The anticipated pay range is $23.50–$25 per hour; pay is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, work location, and internal equity.

Employees are expected to perform only duties within their licensure, certification, training, competence, and the legally defined scope of practice for their role and state of employment. The position requires the Certified Medical Assistant credential and applicable state qualifications. Forefront Dermatology provides equal employment opportunity and maintains a workplace free from discrimination based on protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations for the application process may be requested by contacting [email protected].

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant credential and any state-required certifications, registrations, licenses, education, or training for assigned duties.
• Strong organizational, computer, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively with clinicians, colleagues, patients, and the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to obtain the Certified Dermatology Technician (CDT) designation within the established timeframe.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other clinic locations as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and use manual dexterity for clinical procedures and computer use.
• Visual acuity for reading screens and documents, and verbal communication by phone and in person.
• Perform only duties within the employee’s licensure, certification, training, competence, and legally defined scope of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Medical office or comparable clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and room patients; obtain and document vital signs, patient history, reason for visit, medications, and preferred pharmacy.
• Prepare patients for dermatologic procedures, including biopsies and phototherapy; assist clinicians, maintain sterile fields, hand instruments, and document care in the electronic medical record.
• Support medical scribing, preliminary encounter notes, and accurate MIPS and body-area documentation.
• Clean, stock, and turn over exam rooms; prepare supplies, instruments, and procedural trays; package specimens for the appropriate dermatopathology laboratory; and maintain assigned lab and pathology logs.
• Monitor patient comfort and provide basic post-visit and medication education as directed by the clinician.
• Review and document routine patient calls, escalate complex issues, and support prior authorizations and biologic therapy starts with accurate electronic medical record tracking.
• Maintain infection-control standards, sterilize instruments, track inventory, and notify management when supplies need replenishment.
• Perform authorized duties under clinician supervision and applicable law, which may include medication administration, suture removal, wound dressing, blood draws, and specimen collection and processing.
• Coordinate with teammates to support clinic flow, procedure scheduling, patient follow-up, and other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED