Dermatology Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Scribing

Forefront Dermatology; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a Medical Assistant to support dermatology clinicians in Crest Hill and Naperville. Responsibilities include greeting and rooming patients, documenting intake, assisting with scribing, and supporting in‑office procedures.

Qualifications include 1+ year medical office experience preferred, CDT pathway, and strong organizational and communication skills. Travel to other clinic locations may be required, with competitive hourly pay and a focus on patient-centered

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recent experience in a medical office or similar clinical setting preferred.
• Ability to obtain CDT designation within the established timeframe.
• Maintain state certifications, licenses, or registrations as a condition of employment.
• Willingness to travel to other clinic locations as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational, computer, and verbal–written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, colleagues, patients, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Effective time management to support operational efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality per privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients, collect vital signs, and document patient history.
• Review medication list and support e-prescribing workflow.
• Complete MIPS documentation requirements.
• Assist with scribing and body area documentation in the EMR.
• Set up procedural trays and maintain sterile fields during minor in‑office surgeries.
• Prepare patients for dermatology procedures (biopsies, phototherapy).
• Assist clinicians by handing instruments and documenting notes in the EMR.
• Maintain patient comfort during procedures and provide reassurance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job description

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a Medical Assistant to support dermatology clinicians in Crest Hill and Naperville. Responsibilities include greeting and rooming patients, documenting intake, assisting with scribing, and supporting in‑office procedures.

Qualifications include 1+ year medical office experience preferred, CDT pathway, and strong organizational and communication skills. Travel to other clinic locations may be required, with competitive hourly pay and a focus on patient-centered