Temporary Back Office Medical Assistantffice Medical Assistant

Pacific Dermatology Ins.•Fontana, CA

22d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Back Office Medical Assistant provides short-term clinical and operational support to physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinic teams. The role supports patient preparation and rooming, procedures, clinical tasks, equipment sterilization, and medical supply functions to help maintain safe, efficient, patient-focused clinic operations. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity lasting approximately 90–120 days; temporary employment does not guarantee placement in a regular position. The assignment duration, schedule, work location, and duties may change according to business needs. The position is based at the Fontana Clinic in Fontana, California, and may require work at more than one clinic location or travel between clinics. It is temporary, full-time, and non-exempt. The typical workweek is Monday through Friday, but hours may vary, and extended hours or occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Driving is an essential function; a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of current automobile liability insurance are required. The role operates in a fast-paced professional medical clinic with providers, clinical staff, patients, and visitors. Physical requirements include standing and walking for extended periods, using both hands, periodic bending, lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and lifting or moving up to 45 pounds. The position also requires specified close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant certification program and current national certification.
Current Basic Life Support certification; First Aid certification as required by PDI.
Proficiency using clinical and medical equipment required for assigned duties.
Intermediate knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience using an electronic medical record system for assigned clinical workflows.
Ability to prepare sterile procedure trays and follow infection-control procedures.
Fundamental knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes and procedures.
Intermediate understanding of HIPAA privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.
Ability to remain flexible, resilient, and responsive to changing clinic needs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with providers, employees, patients, and visitors.
Ability to accept guidance and constructive feedback professionally.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to periodically bend, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift or move up to 45 pounds.
Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality.
Regular and timely attendance.
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of current automobile liability insurance, because driving is an essential function of the assignment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Certified Dermatology Training within the first 90 days of the assignment, if required by PDI.
First Aid certification, if required by PDI.

Responsibilities

Support the Office Manager and clinic team with day-to-day back-office operations during the temporary assignment.
Report patient complaints, safety concerns, and potential liability issues promptly to the Office Manager.
Review the daily schedule and prepare examination rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies for patient care.
Prepare procedural trays for biopsies, excisions, shave removals, cryotherapy, and incision and drainage procedures.
Verify patient information and room patients, confirming required consents, photographs, and other clinical documentation are complete.
Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and preliminary testing requested by the provider.
Obtain required patient signatures on procedure consent forms.
Assist providers during medical and surgical procedures, including shave and punch biopsies, excisions, wound care, bandaging, and patient education.
Administer injections, remove sutures, bandage wounds, and perform other provider-directed clinical tasks permitted by applicable requirements.
Clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical and clinical equipment according to established procedures.
Maintain sterilization records and monitor sterilization equipment, maintenance needs, and supplies.
Monitor medical supply inventory and help order and restock supplies.
Verify medical orders received at the clinic and route questions or discrepancies to the appropriate provider or supervisor.
Participate in assigned training and educational opportunities and maintain current knowledge of applicable PDI procedures.
Use Microsoft Office applications as appropriate for assigned duties.
Follow PDI policies and procedures and applicable CLIA, OSHA, safety, infection-control, privacy, and confidentiality requirements.
Perform other temporary back-office duties and clinic coverage assignments as directed by management.