Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then a career at Forefront may be the perfect fit for you!

Summary:

The Medical Assistant is essential during the patient visit, accompanying the dermatologist in the room and promoting a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists.

Here are just a few things we offer:

Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
Company paid life insurance and long term disability (full-time only)
Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
Access to additional life insurance
Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
401K with employer contribution
Profit sharing
Employee discounts
And much more!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Rooming patients and documents all vital information
Scribing information for the dermatologist
Providing post op wound care to patients
Drawing blood and suture removal
Cleaning and stocking the exam rooms
Scheduling patient appointments

Assisting the dermatologist with procedures such as:

Surgical photographs
Biopsies – punch, DIF and shave
Excisions
Electrodessication and curettage
I&D
Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery
Phototherapy
Injections
Koh preps
Trichograms
Tzank preps
Dermabrasion
Patch testing
Blue light

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum post high-school education in a medical support field: Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse (Non-Certified Medical Assistants will need to complete the Forefront Derm Tech certification program within the prescribed time period and maintain certification upon expiration).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1+ years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred
Certified Medical Assistant, DERM Tech a plus
Must keep current on all state certifications, licenses and/or registrations to continue employment
Must be willing to travel to other clinic locations as needed
Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record systems
Must possess organizational and communication skills
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, clients, and visitors
Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team

Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them. Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact hr@forefrontderm.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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