Certified Medical Assistant

Dermatology Surgical and Medical Group; Live Oak (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA matching contribution

PTO and Holidays

Life insurance

Long term disability

Voluntary short term disability

Additional life insurance

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Forefront in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the dermatologist during patient visits in a fast-paced clinic. The role involves rooming patients, scribing, post-operative wound care, suture removal, and maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms.

You will also schedule appointments and assist during procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CMA certification, and 1–2 years of family medical office experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of recent experience in a medical office setting preferred.
• Keep current on all state certifications, licenses, and registrations.
• Must possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document vital information.
• Scribe information for the dermatologist.
• Provide post-op wound care.
• Perform suture removal.
• Clean and stock exam rooms.
• Schedule patient appointments.

Skills

Medical office experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post high school medical support training

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Overview:

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Santa Cruz, CA 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.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Profit sharing.
• Employee discounts.
• And much more!

Essential Functions:

• Rooming patients and documents all vital information.
• Scribing information for the dermatologist.
• Providing post op wound care to patients.
• 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.
• Patch testing.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Post High School education in a medical support field: Certified Medical Assistant is required.

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 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.