Medical Assistant - Downey, CA

**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 $23 - $25.50 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. - 0–3 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. 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.*