Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account with match

PTO and Holiday pay

Life insurance and long term disabled

Disability insurance (short term)

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology is hiring a Medical Assistant to support dermatologists across Lake Mary, Orlando, and Winter Park locations. The role involves rooming patients, scribing for physicians, wound care, blood draws, and front-office duties in a fast-paced dermatology clinic.

The ideal candidate has CMA/LPN/RN credentials or Forefront Derm Tech training, with strong computer and scheduling skills. Willingness to travel between clinics and work 40 hours weekly is required.

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, and related dermatology procedures

Skills

Patient rooming

Vital signs

Scribing

Wound care

Blood draws

Appointment scheduling

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

LPN

RN

Forefront Derm Tech certification program

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant! 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!

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.

This Medical Assistant position is based primarily out of our Lake Mary location. We are seeking a flexible associate who is available to work 40 hours per week.

The ideal candidate is comfortable traveling between our Lake Mary, Orlando, and Winter Park locations as needed.

Scheduling Details

Work hours fall between 6:30 AM and 7:00 PM. Shifts may vary within this time frame to ensure a full 40-hour workweek.

Possible schedule formats may include:

• Two 12-hour shifts and two 6-hour shifts


• Four 10-hour shifts


• Five 8-hour shifts

Work schedules are provided in advance and are based on operational needs. Flexibility is required.

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).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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 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. Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.