Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology; Lake Mary (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this essential role, you'll support dermatologists during patient visits, ensuring a friendly and efficient environment. Responsibilities include rooming patients, documenting vital information, and assisting with a variety of dermatological procedures. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives while working in a fast-paced and rewarding atmosphere. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company provides comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, PTO, and a 401K plan. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a fulfilling career, this role could be your next step!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

PTO and Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

401K with Employer Contribution

Profit Sharing

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and documenting vital information.
• Assisting the dermatologist with various procedures.
• Scheduling patient appointments and providing wound 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 Winter Park, FL 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.

Schedule: 2 - 12-hour shifts + 2 - 6-hour shifts

• Two - 12-hour shifts: Scheduled 2 times a week. Can be Monday - Thursday. 6:30am arrival (first patient at 7am) last patient scheduled at 6:15pm (potentially leaving 6:45pm/7pm).
• Two - 6-hour shifts: Scheduled 2 times a week. Can be Monday - Friday. If first patient is at 6:30am arrival (first patient 7am) last patient scheduled at 12:45pm (potentially leaving 1:15pm/1:30pm) OR can be a PM shift that starts 12:30pm first patient at 1pm. Last patient at 6:15pm, estimated leave at 6:45pm/7pm.
• Must be willing to travel between ALL ORLAND (Orlando, Winter Park, and Lake Mary).

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).

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