Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant Job Description
This Medical Assistant role provides hands-on clinical and administrative support in a dermatology practice. You will room patients, document clinical information, assist the dermatologist with procedures and post-operative care, and help ensure that the clinic operates smoothly and efficiently. The position combines direct patient care, detailed documentation, and appointment coordination in a fast-paced medical office environment.
Responsibilities
- Room patients, verify and document all vital signs, and ensure accurate patient intake information is entered into the medical record.
- Scribe clinical information for the dermatologist during patient visits, capturing histories, exam findings, and treatment plans in the Electronic Medical Record system.
- Assist the provider with post-operative wound care, including dressing changes, patient instructions, and follow-up care coordination.
- Draw blood and perform related phlebotomy tasks as needed for diagnostic testing.
- Support dermatology procedures by assisting with surgical photographs, biopsies, patch testing, and suture removal.
- Clean, disinfect, and restock exam rooms to maintain a safe, organized, and well-supplied clinical environment.
- Schedule patient appointments and manage appointment changes in coordination with front office staff.
- Use medical terminology appropriately and maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records in Electronic Medical Record systems.
- Provide professional, courteous customer service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.
- Maintain current knowledge of clinic protocols and state requirements related to certifications, licenses, and registrations.
- Collaborate effectively with providers, clinical staff, and administrative teams to support high-quality patient care.
- Multi-task and prioritize daily responsibilities, balancing patient care, documentation, and administrative tasks.
- Travel to other clinic locations when needed to provide coverage and support consistent patient care across sites.
Essential Skills
- Several years of hands-on experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office setting.
- 12 years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity, preferably in dermatology or a related specialty.
- Proficiency in rooming patients, checking vitals, drawing blood, performing suture removal, and assisting with dermatologic procedures such as surgical photographs, biopsies, and patch testing.
- Strong medical assisting skills, including patient intake, appointment scheduling, and use of medical terminology.
- Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN) credential strongly preferred.
- High school diploma.
- Ability and commitment to keep all state certifications, licenses, and registrations current as required for ongoing employment.
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, patients, and visitors.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse group of staff, clients, and visitors.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team in a clinical environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Active CMA certification preferred and may be recognized through internal dermatology technician certification programs.
- Dermatology-specific experience as a Medical Assistant is highly valued and may be recognized in compensation structures.
- Customer service experience in a healthcare or medical office environment.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced medical setting with frequent patient contact.
- Flexibility to travel to other clinic locations when coverage is needed.
- Interest in continuing education and professional development related to dermatology and medical assisting.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and workflows while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Work Environment
This role is based in a dermatology medical office that operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 45-minute lunch break. You will work in exam rooms and clinical areas equipped for dermatologic procedures, including wound care, biopsies, patch testing, and surgical photography. The environment is patient-facing, fast-paced, and collaborative, with close interaction between medical assistants, dermatologists, nurses, and administrative staff. You will use Electronic Medical Record systems and Microsoft Office tools daily to document care and manage appointments. The clinic emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to clinical protocols, with an expectation that all required certifications and licenses remain current. Travel to other clinic locations may be needed at times to support patient care and clinic operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Iowa City, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Iowa City, IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
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