Temporary Back Office Medical Assistantffice Medical Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Fontana Clinic - Fontana, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00Hourly, PACIFIC DERMATOLOGY INSTITUTEJOB DESCRIPTION Job Title TEMPORARY BACK OFFICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT Department Clinic Operations / Fontana, CA Reports to Office Manager / Regional Director of Operations Date Revised 10/2026 Job Status Temporary Full-Time / Non-Exempt  THIS IS A TEMP-TO-HIRE OPPORTUNITY LASTING APPROXIMATELY 90-120 DAYSJob SummaryThe Temporary Back Office Medical Assistant provides short-term clinical and operational support to physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinic teams. The role assists with patient preparation, rooming, procedures, clinical support, equipment sterilization, and medical supply functions while helping maintain safe, efficient, and patient-focused clinic operations.Temporary Assignment: This position is intended to address temporary staffing or operational needs. The assignment duration, schedule, work location, and duties may change based on business needs. Temporary employment does not guarantee placement in a regular position.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exemplifies and supports Pacific Dermatology Institute's Vision, Purpose, Goals, and Values. Assists the Office Manager and clinic team with day-to-day back-office operations during the temporary assignment. Promptly reports patient complaints, safety concerns, and potential liability issues to the Office Manager. Reviews the daily schedule and prepares examination rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies for patient care activities. Prepares procedural trays for office-based procedures, including biopsies, excisions, shave removals, cryotherapy, and incision and drainage procedures. Verifies patient information for accuracy and completeness. Rooms patients and confirms required consents, photographs, and other clinical documentation are completed. Prepares patients for examinations, procedures, and preliminary testing requested by the provider. Obtains required patient signatures on procedure consent forms. Assists providers during medical and surgical procedures, including shave biopsies, punch biopsies, excisions, wound care, bandaging, and patient education. Administers injections, removes sutures, bandages wounds, and performs other clinical tasks as directed by the provider and permitted by applicable requirements. Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes surgical and clinical equipment in accordance with established procedures. Maintains required sterilization records and monitors sterilization equipment, maintenance needs, and supplies. Monitors medical supply inventory and assists with ordering and restocking supplies. Verifies medical orders received at the clinic and routes questions or discrepancies to the appropriate provider or supervisor. Participates in assigned training and educational opportunities and maintains current knowledge of applicable PDI procedures. Uses Microsoft Office applications as appropriate for assigned duties. Follows PDI policies and procedures and applicable CLIA, OSHA, safety, infection-control, privacy, and confidentiality requirements. Performs other temporary back-office duties and clinic coverage assignments as directed by management.Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a fast-paced professional medical clinic environment with providers, clinical staff, patients, and visitors. Temporary assignments may require work at more than one clinic location based on operational needs.Physical DemandsThe employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use both hands, and perform clinical support tasks for extended periods. The employee may periodically bend, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. The position requires close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt position. The typical workweek is Monday through Friday. Work hours, assignment duration, and clinic location may vary based on operational needs. Extended hours and occasional evening or weekend work may be required.TravelTravel between clinic locations may be required based on the temporary assignment. Since driving is an essential function of the assignment, a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of current automobile liability insurance are required.Other DutiesThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this temporary assignment. Duties, responsibilities, schedule, and assigned work location may change at any time based on business needs. Employment remains at will, consistent with applicable law.Qualifications: Skills & Requirements Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant certification program and current national certification. Current Basic Life Support certification; First Aid certification as required by PDI. Completion of Certified Dermatology Training within the first 90 days of the assignment, if required by PDI. Proficiency using clinical and medical equipment required for the assigned duties. Intermediate knowledge of medical terminology. Experience using an electronic medical record system for assigned clinical workflows. Ability to prepare sterile procedure trays and follow infection-control procedures. Fundamental knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes and procedures. Intermediate understanding of HIPAA privacy and confidentiality requirements. Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment. Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work. Ability to remain flexible, resilient, and responsive to changing clinic needs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with providers, employees, patients, and visitors. Ability to accept guidance and constructive feedback professionally. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to periodically bend, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality. Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of the position.