Medical Assistant - Newport Beach, CA

Island Dermatology•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports dermatology physicians by providing patient care and assisting with clinical and operational needs. The role includes rooming patients, updating medical histories, documenting visits, and preparing for and assisting with dermatological and cosmetic procedures. The team manages an average volume of up to 40 patients per day. The position is based in Newport Beach, California, pays $21–$23 per hour, and works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Medical Assistant documents patient histories and visit details, supports procedures and treatments, handles prescription refills and prior authorizations, coordinates pathology samples, and operates specified dermatology equipment. The role also includes maintaining sterile and infection-control practices, stocking and cleaning clinical areas, and maintaining reliable attendance. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 months to 3 years of medical assistant experience, preferably in dermatology, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The employee may occasionally need to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods and lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3 months to 3 years of medical assistant experience; dermatology experience is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate patient records.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented approach, with a commitment to patient care and operational excellence.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, with reasonable accommodations where applicable, including occasionally standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods; handling objects, tools, or controls; reaching; climbing stairs; balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, or crawling; and lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving up to 20 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant experience in dermatology.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a team to manage an average patient volume of up to 40 patients daily.
Document patient histories, including HPI, medical, surgical, and family history, medications, and allergies.
Prepare for and assist with dermatological and cosmetic procedures, including ED&Cs, shave and punch biopsies, ILK, I&D, Botox, laser treatments, excisions, and other surgical interventions.
Administer local anesthesia and remove sutures as directed.
Follow sterile techniques and infection-control practices.
Perform scribing duties, including entering templates and chart notes as directed by physicians.
Process prescription refills and manage prior authorizations.
Log pathology samples and coordinate with appropriate laboratories.
Operate Narrowband UVB and photodynamic therapy equipment.
Maintain and replenish liquid nitrogen containers.
Clean and stock examination rooms and supply areas.
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervising physician or department lead.