Lead Dermatology Medical Assistant
Full-Time | In Person | Monday–Friday
Professional proficiency in English and Spanish required
Position Overview
A new physician-led dermatology practice is seeking a motivated Medical Assistants to work directly alongside the founding dermatologist and help start up the practice.
This role combines hands-on patient care in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with involvement in clinical workflow, team coordination, and practice operations.
Above all, we are looking for someone with a growth mindset; proactive, dependable, eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and excited to take ownership. This position can grow into a larger clinical leadership/operations role or serve as a meaningful pre-PA/pre-med gap-year experience with substantial clinical and leadership exposure.
Qualifications
- Proficient in English and Spanish
- Dermatology medical assistant experience, or equivalent, strongly preferred!
- Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
- Dependable, adaptable, solutions-oriented, and comfortable taking initiative
- Professional and discreet with protected health information
Prior supervisory experience is not required. Growth mindset and leadership potential are more important!!
Key Responsibilities
- Room patients, obtain histories, review charts, and support provider workflow
- Assist with biopsies, excisions, wound care, suture removal, cosmetic procedures, and other dermatologic treatments
- Prepare rooms and instruments; process specimens; autoclave and maintain infection-control standards
- Provide patient education and follow-up; answer and return patient calls
- Coordinate prescriptions, referrals, outside records, and prior authorizations
- Maintain organized, stocked, patient-ready clinical spaces
- Identify problems, take initiative, and help implement practical solutions
Growth Opportunity
This role is designed to grow with the individual. A long-term team member may take on increasing responsibility for staff coordination, training, workflow oversight, inventory, quality control, and clinical operations.
For pre-PA/pre-med candidates, the role provides hands-on dermatology experience while developing skills in patient care, teamwork, problem-solving, operations, and leadership that can become a meaningful part of their professional-school journey.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Paid holidays, PTO
- Employee discounts on eligible services/products
- Hourly pay based on experience with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Minimum one-year commitment expected!
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
