What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant, Dermatology position at Mandel Dermatology?
Mandel Dermatology | Boulder, Colorado
Full-time, on-site | $21–$25 per hour
Mandel Dermatology has been family-run since 1963. We are seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our Boulder team and support patients receiving medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology care.
We welcome candidates who are developing their medical assisting skills and experienced medical assistants ready to contribute at a Senior level. Your role level and starting pay will reflect your relevant experience and demonstrated skills. Medical Assistant certification and previous dermatology experience are preferred, but not required.
Schedule: M-F, with approximately one Saturday per month. Hours that begin some days as early as 7am, and other days ending as late as 7pm. This opening is full-time only.
The Medical Assistant supports providers before, during and after patient visits, helping deliver organized, attentive and accurate patient care. Responsibilities include clinical assistance, documentation, procedure preparation, patient communication and shared front-office support.
The position reports to the office’s Lead Medical Assistant, with clinical direction from treating providers and operational support from the Regional Manager.
- Welcome and room patients; obtain and document medical histories, medications, allergies and reasons for their visits.
- Prepare examination and treatment rooms, instruments and supplies.
- Assist providers during examinations, biopsies, minor surgical procedures and cosmetic treatments, within training and authorized duties.
- Document patient encounters in the electronic medical record as directed by providers.
- Accurately label, document, package and track specimens according to practice procedures.
- Support prescription requests, patient instructions and follow-up communications as directed by providers; escalate clinical questions appropriately.
- Perform blood draws after completing required training and competency verification.
- Clean and disinfect rooms and equipment; follow infection prevention, sharps safety and instrument-processing procedures.
- Maintain clinical supplies and skincare inventory, and identify replenishment needs.
- Assist with patient check-in and checkout, scheduling, telephone calls and other shared office responsibilities.
- Protect patient privacy, communicate clear handoffs and promptly report concerns or errors.
- Complete other related duties appropriate to the position and training.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Relevant medical assisting training, clinical coursework, or healthcare/patient-care experience.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to learn electronic medical record systems.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail, dependable follow-through and a professional, respectful approach to patients and coworkers.
- Ability to organize competing priorities, work collaboratively and recognize when to seek assistance.
- Availability for the posted full-time, on-site schedule.
Preferred qualifications: Dermatology experience; Medical Assistant certification; experience with ModMed or another EMR; phlebotomy training; procedure assistance or specimen handling; and Spanish language proficiency.
Associate Medical Assistant
For candidates developing proficiency in medical assisting. Associates receive training and competency-based guidance as they build confidence and consistency in clinical and office workflows.
Senior Medical Assistant
For candidates with at least 3.5 years of relevant experience and demonstrated proficiency in patient intake, documentation, procedure support, specimen handling and workflow coordination. Seniors are expected to carry out established workflows reliably with less prompting and help support team training. Senior placement does not automatically include supervisory responsibilities.
- Starting hourly pay of $21–$25, based on role placement, relevant experience and demonstrated skills. This is an hourly, nonexempt position.
- Separate Colorado paid sick leave, accrued in accordance with applicable law, up to 48 hours annually.
- Health insurance eligibility, subject to plan terms.
- Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
- Structured performance reviews and opportunities to develop additional skills and advance within the Medical Assistant career path.
- 401(K) plan with company match
- Regular team lunches
This position involves frequent standing and walking, computer use, patient interaction, handling medical instruments and occasional lifting of supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. Work includes exposure to sharps and biological materials, with training and appropriate protective equipment provided. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation.
Apply through mandeldermatology.com
Any employment-related background screening will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.
Mandel Dermatology is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law and provide reasonable accommodations during the application process and employment.
This description summarizes the position’s principal responsibilities and expectations. Related duties may change with the needs of the practice.
Salary : $21 - $25