Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology; Carbon (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant for its O'Fallon, IL clinic. The role includes essential functions such as rooming patients, assisting dermatologists, and providing care. Applicants should have a background in medical support, with competitive benefits and a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with matching contribution

PTO and Holiday pay

Company paid life insurance

401K with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum post high-school education in a medical support field required.
• 1-2 years recent experience in a medical office preferred.
• Must maintain current state certifications.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and documenting vital information.
• Scribing for the dermatologist during visits.
• Assisting with procedures like biopsies and excisions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with computers

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse

Job description

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our O'Fallon, IL 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!

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 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:

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

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.