Medical Assistant, Back Office — GAP Year Program

Job overview

The Medical Assistant, Back Office — GAP Year Program role is onsite in Redding, CA, with pay of $22–$24 per hour. Skin and Cancer Institute provides medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services and aims to develop future healthcare professionals. The assistant supports dermatology providers and clinic operations through patient intake, documentation, procedural assistance, and clinical support tasks. The role offers direct patient-care and procedural experience for graduates pursuing medicine, physician assistant, nursing, or other healthcare pathways.

What you'll do

• Room patients, take vitals, and document in the electronic medical record
• assist providers with biopsies, excisions, and cosmetic treatments
• perform suture removal and wound care
• handle specimens and prepare laboratory materials
• set up and break down procedures
• maintain exam room cleanliness and OSHA compliance
• support patient flow and a professional patient experience.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

back office

gap year program

dermatology

patient care

clinical experience

procedural assistance

redding ca

skin and cancer institute

full-time

30–40+ hours per week

$22–$24 per hour

bachelor's degree completed or in progress

9–12 month commitment preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

GAP year clinical experience opportunity with direct exposure to medical and procedural dermatology and one-to-one work with experienced providers; a 9–12 month commitment is strongly preferred.

About the employer

Skin and Cancer Institute is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.