Medical Assistant - Oroville, 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 $17 - $21 hourly depending on experience. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8 hours daily. Must be willing to travel to other locations / Chico / Yuba City 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.