Dermatology Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Procedures

Forefront Dermatology; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

PTO and Holiday pay

Company paid life insurance

Long term disability

Short term disability (voluntary)

Additional life insurance

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the dermatologist in a fast-paced clinic environment. You will room patients, scribe for the physician, aid in post-op wound care, and assist with a range of procedures while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for patients and staff.

The role requires CMA certification or progress toward it, ongoing state licensure, and comfort traveling to other Forefront Dermatology locations. Strong computer skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 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, excisions, electrodessication and curettage, I&D, Mohs surgery, phototherapy, injections, Koh preps, trichograms, tzank preps, dermabrasion, patch testing, blue light.

Skills

1+ year experience

Certified Medical Assistant

state certifications up to date

travel to other clinics

MS Office & EMR proficiency

organizational skills

communication & teamwork

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the dermatologist in a fast-paced clinic environment. You will room patients, scribe for the physician, aid in post-op wound care, and assist with a range of procedures while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for patients and staff.

The role requires CMA certification or progress toward it, ongoing state licensure, and comfort traveling to other Forefront Dermatology locations. Strong computer skills and teamwork are essential.