Dermatology Medical Assistant, Patient Care & Career Growth

Forefront Dermatology; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in our Illinois clinic. You will welcome and room patients, assist clinicians during exams and dermatologic procedures, and help with clinical documentation and scribing.

You will prepare exam rooms and supplies, provide patients with basic care instructions, support patient calls and prior authorizations, and contribute to a clean, efficient clinical environment in a fast-paced dermatology setting.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant requirements vary by state.
• Certification is not required for this role unless required by applicable state regulations.
• Registration, credentialing, or supervision may apply depending on location.
• State-specific requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and room patients and prepare them for their visit
• Assist clinicians during exams and dermatologic procedures
• Support clinical documentation and scribing
• Prepare exam rooms, instruments, supplies, and specimens
• Provide patients with basic care instructions as directed by the clinician
• Support patient calls, medication workflows, prior authorizations, and clinical follow-up
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment
• Perform additional clinical responsibilities based on your training, demonstrated competency, and applicable state requirements

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Clinical environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in our Illinois clinic. You will welcome and room patients, assist clinicians during exams and dermatologic procedures, and help with clinical documentation and scribing.

You will prepare exam rooms and supplies, provide patients with basic care instructions, support patient calls and prior authorizations, and contribute to a clean, efficient clinical environment in a fast-paced dermatology setting.