Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a Clinical Assistant in Grayslake, IL! This role offers the chance to provide essential patient care in a dynamic clinic environment. You'll assist physicians with vital tasks, ensuring patients receive top-notch service. Enjoy a range of benefits, including health insurance, PTO, and a 401K plan. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, and eager to learn. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in dermatology, this opportunity could be your perfect fit!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Company paid life insurance

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant/LPN Program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and rooming patients, managing documentation.
• Assisting Clinician with exams and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Motivated and positive attitude

Learning agility

Excellent organization skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Medical Assistant/LPN Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Overview
Come join our team! We have an opening for a MA or LPN in our Grayslake, IL clinic. We are hiring for Medical Assistants and LPNs. 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

A Clinical Assistant provides quality patient care by assisting the physician with clinic-specific tasks, including rooming, vitals, injections, and point of care testing and treatment. This position reports to the Clinic Team Lead or Regional Manager.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Motivated, positive and accountable
• Learning agility and ability to manage change
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills

What We Offer

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with $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 and Job Duties

1. Greeting and rooming patients
2. Completing brief history and documentation of the reason for the visit
3. Accompanying Clinician into exam and scribes diagnosis and treatment plans
4. Providing basic patient education
5. Assisting the Clinician with routine exams and surgical procedures
6. Managing patient messages and phone calls in a timely manner
7. Organizing and preparing exam rooms, maintaining a clean, safe, and well-stocked environment
8. Administering routine medications, including injectable and topical
9. Refilling medication and obtaining prior authorizations as directed
10. Scheduling appointments as needed
11. Performing phlebotomy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant/LPN Program OR demonstrated skills as Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist, Surgical Technician
• Recent experience in an outpatient Medical Office is preferred
• Demonstrated competency with Electronic Medical Records or computer data entry and applications

About the Company

Forefront Dermatology is a leading dermatology group practice with numerous convenient locations throughout the United States. Find a dermatologist near you today.