A dermatology medical assistant provides clinical and administrative support to dermatologists. As a dermatology medical assistant, your duties include collecting patient information, taking patient vital signs, preparing rooms and patients for consultations and procedures, updating medical records, and coordinating payments with billing and insurance. Your responsibilities may also include educating patients about skin conditions, treatment options, and cosmetic procedures. You may assist dermatologists with certain procedures, including collecting skin samples and specimens for lab testing and diagnostic purposes. You also handle follow-up appointments for patients with chronic or recurring skin ailments.