Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading dermatology clinic where you can make a meaningful impact every day! As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in patient care by supporting dermatologists and ensuring a welcoming environment for patients. This full-time position offers a structured schedule, competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and opportunities for professional growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career while contributing to a positive team culture.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

PTO and Holiday Pay

Company Paid Life Insurance

401K with Employer Contribution

Profit Sharing

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum post high-school education in a medical support field required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a medical office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and documenting vital information.
• Assisting the dermatologist with various procedures.
• Scheduling patient appointments and providing post-op care.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Multi-tasking

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Bethesda, MD 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!

This is a full-time position and will work:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30a-4:30p
Friday 7:30a-1:30p

This position will require travel twice a month to our Fairfax office.

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
• 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 documenting 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:

Minimum post high-school education in a medical support field: Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse (Non-Certified Medical Assistants will need to complete the Forefront Derm Tech certification program within the prescribed time period and maintain certification upon expiration).

Post High School education in a medical support field: Certified Medical Assistant, DERM Tech.

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 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