Medical Assistant - Dermatology
Location: Issaquah, WA
Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 05-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day); occasional weekend shifts possible (maximum 5 per contract)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $34 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Room patients efficiently and warmly — obtain vital signs and record history, medications and allergies
- Prepare exam rooms and charting materials in EPIC so providers can focus on care
- Set up and assist with dermatologic procedures including punch and shave biopsies and sterile procedures
- Perform suture removal and wound care with aseptic technique and attention to patient comfort
- Collect and label specimens accurately to support timely lab processing
- Handle office duties like authorization forms, scheduling appointments, and pharmacy refill calls
- Use EPIC In Basket to communicate with the care team and follow up with patients as needed
- Float between sister clinics when needed while maintaining consistent standards of care
Qualifications
- MA-C (Medical Assistant - Certified) required — MA-R and MA-P not accepted
- EPIC charting experience required
- At least 6 months (0.5 year) experience in an adult outpatient clinic setting preferred; dermatology experience preferred but first-timers are welcome
- BLS and CMA preferred
- Reliable transportation required (travel pairs must have their own vehicles)
- Willingness to float to First Hill, West Seattle, and Bellevue clinic locations as needed
- Ability to participate in a 40-hour orientation
Education
- Medical Assistant certification (MA-C)
- High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge & Skills
- Charting in EPIC, including In Basket use
- Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs
- Aseptic technique and sterile procedure setup/assist (ED&C experience a plus)
- Suture removal, wound care, and specimen collection/labeling
- Performing and assisting with punch and shave biopsies
- Office skills: scheduling, authorization forms, chart prep, pharmacy refill calls
- Basic lab testing such as blood glucose via glucometer
- Strong communication and patient-centered bedside manner
Benefits
- Supportive team that values YOU — you’ll be welcomed and mentored from day one
- Travel reimbursement and assistance so getting here is one less thing to worry about
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required certifications
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Flexible scheduling options to help balance life and work
- Professional development opportunities and hands-on dermatology experience
- Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people on board
- Comprehensive onboarding with a 40-hour orientation to set you up for success
Travel Perks: Explore Issaquah, WA
Explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest while you work: hike Squak Mountain or Cougar Mountain for great views, picnic or paddle at nearby Lake Sammamish State Park, visit the charming Issaquah downtown with local shops and eateries, tour the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, and take easy day trips to Bellevue and Seattle for museums, dining, and the waterfront. Weekend escapes include Snoqualmie Falls and Mount Si for stunning scenery and outdoor adventures.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Medical Assistant - Dermatology? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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