Medical Assistant Jobs in Oakland, OK

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program and current NCCPA certification.
• Current Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license, or eligibility to obtain licensure before starting employment.
• Current BLS certification; DEA registration and prescribing authority as required for assigned duties.
• Prior clinical dermatology experience, including familiarity with dermatologic diagnosis and office procedures.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and professionalism.
• Proficiency with electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with skin cancer surveillance, dermatologic biopsies, pathology follow-up, and chronic inflammatory disease management.
• Experience with systemic dermatologic therapies, biologic medication monitoring, and patient education.
• Comfort working in a high-volume outpatient setting while preserving thorough, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Obtain focused histories, perform dermatologic examinations and full-body skin cancer screenings, formulate differential diagnoses, and develop individualized care plans.
• Evaluate and manage dermatologic conditions, including acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, urticaria, infections, pigmentary disorders, and hair and nail conditions.
• Assess suspicious lesions and perform shave and punch biopsies, cryotherapy, and other approved office procedures consistent with demonstrated competency, privileges, and applicable law.
• Interpret pathology and laboratory findings in collaboration with physicians; communicate results promptly, document follow-up plans, and arrange referral or escalation of concerning findings.
• Prescribe and monitor authorized therapies; coordinate laboratory monitoring, medication counseling, prior authorizations, and biologic treatment management when applicable.
• Identify urgent findings and treatment complications, arrange physician evaluation or specialty referral, and provide clear return precautions.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure counseling, wound-care instructions, skin cancer prevention education, and guidance on sun protection and long-term skin health.
• Establish respectful, compassionate relationships with patients and families; explain diagnoses and options clearly and support informed decisions.
• Coordinate care with dermatologists, medical assistants, nursing staff, scheduling personnel, and referral partners.
• Participate in patient triage, timely review of messages and results, continuity of care, and clinically appropriate follow-up.
• Complete accurate, timely electronic health record documentation, including examination findings, medical decision-making, procedures, informed consent, and follow-up.
• Use accurate diagnosis and procedure coding; comply with payer requirements, privacy rules, infection prevention, and practice policies.
• Maintain required licensure, certification, continuing education, and professional liability coverage as arranged by the practice.
• Participate in quality improvement, case discussion, peer feedback, and ongoing procedural competency assessment.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education support
• Incentive opportunities