Medical Assistant, Dermatology

Sutter Health

. Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeMountain View • California • United StatesJunior💰 $34 - $47 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to support patient care and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant CertificationBLS-Basic Life Support CertificationDermatology ExperienceElectronic Health Records (EHR)Vital Signs Measurement

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Hard Skills

Taking Vital SignsAdministering InjectionsPreparing Patients for ExaminationsMedical TerminologyHuman Anatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology KnowledgeBasic Medical Assisting SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Records (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDMedical Assistant Program DiplomaBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical SupportPatient CareHealthcare ProvidersPatient FlowMedical Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams
Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care
Help ensure smooth patient flow and workflow within the department
Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care
Educate and interact with patients, families/support groups, and healthcare providers to gain confidence and cooperation
Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician
Take vital signs and prepare patients for examinations
Administer injections
Complete other tasks as assigned when job circumstances change

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; must present diploma within 90 days
Completion of a Medical Assistant externship (160 hours), verified on the MA school website
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
1 year of recent relevant experience
Dermatology experience highly preferred
General knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Competence in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based data and instructions
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
Time management and organizational skills, including prioritization and meeting deadlines
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an interruption-filled environment
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Full-time regular employee status
Monday–Friday day shift schedule
40 weekly hours