Medical Assistant Job at COGENT Infotech, Washington DC

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  • COGENT Infotech
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant (Dermatology)

Work Location: Seattle, WA 98104

Duration: 13 weeks Contract

Working Hours: Day Shift (07:00 AM – 05:30 PM)

Salary Range: $28/hr – $32/hr

About Cogent Infotech

At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 21 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.

Position Summary

The Dermatology Medical Assistant (MA-C) provides direct clinical and administrative support to dermatologists and clinical teams at the First Hill (Seattle) and Renton clinic locations. This position plays a key role in patient care coordination, rooming, scribing, assisting during procedures, and ensuring efficient clinic flow. The role is part of an FMLA coverage assignment for 13 weeks and is open to both local and travel candidates.

Description:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist dermatologists with patient care, including rooming, scribing, and performing dermatologic procedures.
  • Support ENT crossover duties as needed within the clinician’s scope of practice.
  • Conduct patient intake, obtain medical histories, and document information accurately in EPIC EMR.
  • Prepare and maintain exam rooms, instruments, and supplies for procedures.
  • Verify patient information, confirm appointments, and support clinic operations to ensure smooth scheduling.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all infection control and safety protocols.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and staff to facilitate quality patient care.
  • Travel between First Hill (Mon/Thurs) and Renton (Tues/Wed) clinic sites; must have reliable personal transportation.
  • Assist with additional clinical and administrative tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Licensure: Active Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) license required.
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Experience: Minimum of 6 months as a Medical Assistant, preferably in dermatology, adult outpatient, pediatric, or private clinic settings.
  • Special Requirement: ENT experience required.
  • EMR: Experience with EPIC preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience supporting dermatology or ENT procedures.
  • Strong computer and documentation skills for clinical scribing.
  • Excellent multitasking, time management, and patient service skills.

Additional Details

  • Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM (Fridays off).
  • Floating: Between First Hill and Renton clinics only.
  • No weekends or on-call required.
  • Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to 1 shift per pay period.
  • Transportation: Reliable personal transportation required (public transportation not permitted).
  • Scrubs: Any solid basic color.
  • Charting: EPIC EMR.
  • Environment: General Dermatology Clinic; 1 dermatologist and 2 MAs per team (1 MA-C, 1 MA-R).
  • Patient Volume: 15-minute appointments; ~35–40 patients per day.

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Shift work, Day shift,

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