Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our St. Simons, GA clinic! 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).

Post High School education in a medical support field:

Certified Medical Assistant, DERM Tech

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1-2 years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred
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

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