Certified Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with $500

PTO and Holiday pay

Company paid life insurance

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology is hiring a Medical Assistant to support dermatology clinicians in a fast-paced setting. You will room patients, document vitals, and assist with scribing, wound care, and blood draws.

The role requires coordinating with the dermatologist, scheduling appointments, and maintaining exam rooms. Willingness to travel to other clinic locations is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum post high-school education in a medical support field: CMA, LPN, or RN required.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record systems.
• Must be willing to travel to other clinic locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and collect/Document vital information.
• Scribe for the dermatologist during visits.
• Provide post-op wound care and perform blood draws.
• Suture removal and exam room restocking.
• Assist with procedures and imaging as directed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

CMA/LPN/RN

Job description

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 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 [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.