Back Office Medical Assistant-Travel Team (Northern Region)

Job DetailsJob Location: Apple Valley Clinic - Apple Valley, CA 92307Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $24.00 - $32.91 Hourly Job Title:  Back Office Medical Assistant – Travel Team   (Apple Valley and Victorville)  Department:  Clinic Operations  Reports to:  Regional Director of Operations  Date Written:  Rev. 08/2026  Job Status:  Regular Full Time / Non-Exempt  Job Summary  Traveling position that requires direct assistance in administering patient care and support to physicians and mid-level providers.  Job Duties & Responsibilities  Under the direction of the Regional Director of Operations, the Back Office Medical Assistant - Travel Team provides clinical and operational support across multiple clinic locations. This position is responsible for assisting physicians and advanced practice providers with patient care, medical and surgical procedures, documentation, and clinic operations while helping ensure efficient workflows, regulatory compliance, and an exceptional patient experience. The Travel Team Medical Assistant must be adaptable, highly organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while supporting the staffing needs of designated clinic locations.  This position requires travel to the following clinic locations: Apple Valley and Victorville  Exemplifies and wholeheartedly believes in Pacific Dermatology Institute’s Vision, Purpose and Goals  Assists the Office Manager with the execution of all aspects of the back-office operations  Reports all potential employer liability issues and/or dissatisfied patient complaints to the Office Manager immediately  Reviews schedule, preparing rooms and instruments for the day’s activities  Prepares trays for procedures, including but not limited to, biopsies, excisions and shave removals, Cryotherapy and I&D  Verifies all patient information accordingly  Rooms patients, ensuring all necessary consents and photos have been completed  Aids providers during medical and surgical procedures, including but not limited to, patient care and education  Prepares patients for any preliminary test requested by the provider  Obtains signed consent from patients for procedures  Assists providers throughout a patient's visit with office-based procedures including not limited to shave biopsies, punch biopsies, excisions, and bandaging patients  Maintains logs with patient information  Documents patient information accurately in the EMR system, including medical history, chief complaint, provider notes from the visit, and prescription information  Administers injections, removes sutures, bandages wounds, and assists with procedures upon the request of the provider  Maintains biopsy logs and ensures proper follow up and documentation for any biopsy results requiring further medical care  Cleans and sterilizes surgical and other equipment as needed  Maintains detailed records of sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance and supplies.  Examines and maintains sterilization machines  Inventories and assists with order placement of medical supplies  Verifies all medical orders received at the clinic  Updates personal job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, attending seminars, conferences and continuing education courses  Use of Microsoft Office Suite products, including but not limited to, Planner, OneNote, Outlook, Forms, Word, Excel and PowerPoint  Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following PDI standards and procedures, complying with CLIA and OSHA regulations  Responsible for maintaining and overseeing Lean standards (5S)  QualificationsSkills & Requirements  Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Certification Program: National Certification  Medical Assistant: 2 years’ experience in a medical clinic setting; Dermatology experience preferred  Medical Front Desk Receptionist: 1 year experience working as a front desk receptionist or equivalent; Dermatology experience preferred  Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid Certification  Certified Dermatology Training (CDT) within the first 90 days  Proficiency using sophisticated medical equipment  Intermediate knowledge of Medical Terminology  Advanced EMR experience  Sterile Tray Setup  2 years of fast paced scribing in a clinical medical environment  Fundamental knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes and procedures  Advanced understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations  Insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits  Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner  Ability to be flexible, resilient and change oriented  Willing to contribute to a harmonious team effort  Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse type of people in all areas  Accurate, precise and attention to detail.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and visitors  Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook  A clean driving record, valid driver’s license and proof of current liability insurance are required  25-pound to 45-pound lifting necessity  Up to 90% travel as needed  Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality as appropriate  Regular, timely attendance  Position Type and Expected Hours of Work  This is a full-time, non-exempt traveling position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Long hours and occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties at various locations demand.  Work Environment  This job operates in multiple fast-paced professional medical clinics with multiple medical providers and supporting staff.  Physical Demands  The employee is required to stand and use both hands for typing for extended periods of time. Walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl periodically. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Other Duties  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.