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Posted August 22, 2026

Medical Assistant-Dermatology

Actalent
Portsmouth, NH, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant-Dermatology

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our team. The role involves preparing exam and procedure rooms for Mohs micrographic surgery and other surgical and medical visits. You will assist the Mohs surgeon throughout the procedure stages, from preoperative care to postoperative care, ensuring efficient clinic flow and proper setup of procedural instruments.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare exam and procedure rooms for Mohs micrographic surgery and other medical visits.
  • Assist the Mohs surgeon during all stages of the procedure, including preoperative care, tissue preparation, hemostasis, wound closure, and postoperative care.
  • Perform patient intake, including obtaining medical history, reviewing consent forms, and addressing preprocedure concerns.
  • Provide wound care instructions and educate patients on post-procedure expectations.
  • Process and handle tissue specimens for pathology evaluation according to protocol.
  • Ensure proper documentation of procedures, medications, MIPS, and follow-up instructions in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
  • Schedule pre- and post-operative appointments and assist with patient inquiries.
  • Confirm patient insurance coverage and obtain prior authorizations if required.
  • Accurately complete patient charting and documentation.
  • Manage pathology log and act as liaison between physician and patient to deliver pathology results.
  • Record required information in compliance logs and adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards.
  • Cross-train in the Mohs laboratory and potentially in General and Cosmetic Dermatology.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in medical assisting and patient care.
  • Strong understanding of medical terminology, particularly in dermatology.
  • Experience with EMR systems, such as NextGen and EMA.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of recent experience in a dermatology or surgical setting preferred.
  • MA Certification preferred.

Work Environment

The role requires wearing solid color scrubs, any color except for specified ones, and typically includes a one-hour lunch break based on clinic flow. You will gain experience working within a specialty practice and utilizing two different EMR systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portsmouth, NH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,NH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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