Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative dermatology clinic where your role as a Medical Assistant will make a real difference. You will support dermatologists during patient visits, ensuring a friendly and efficient environment. This position involves a variety of tasks, from rooming patients and scribing to assisting with procedures and providing post-operative care. With a focus on teamwork and patient care, this role offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced setting. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to contribute to a team dedicated to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Company paid life insurance

Health Savings Account matching

PTO and Holiday pay

Access to voluntary short-term disability insurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document vital information.
• Assist the dermatologist with various procedures.
• Schedule patient appointments and provide post-op care.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience in Medical Office

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse

Tools

Electronic Medical Record systems

Job description

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Grand Rapids and Hastings clinics! 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!

Schedule:

Monday and Tuesday in Grand Rapids 6:40 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday and Thursday in Hastings 6:40 AM - 5:00 PM

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.

Benefits:

• 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).

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