Certified Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

PTO and holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support dermatology visits. You will room patients, document vital information, and scribe for the dermatologist to ensure efficient, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include post-op wound care, drawing blood, prepping rooms, and scheduling appointments. Strong EMR and office software skills, plus current certifications, are preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a medical office setting preferred.
• Knowledge of EMR systems and medical software.
• Must maintain current state certifications, licenses, or registrations.
• Willingness to travel to other clinic locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and record vital information.
• Scribe for the dermatologist during visits.
• Provide post-op wound care to patients.
• Draw blood and assist with sutures.
• Prepare and restock exam rooms.
• Schedule patient appointments.

Skills

Medical office experience

EMR proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Scribing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CMA or related certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Medical software

Job description

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Certified 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 Certified 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:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post High School education in a medical support field:

Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 1+ 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

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