Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your skills will directly impact patient care. In this full-time role, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment, assisting dermatologists and ensuring a positive experience for patients. Your responsibilities will include rooming patients, scribing, and supporting various dermatological procedures. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you'll play a vital role in maintaining efficient clinic operations. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) contributions, while making a difference every day in the lives of patients.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

PTO and Holiday Pay

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contributions

Profit Sharing

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum post-high school education in a medical support field.
• 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 cleaning exam rooms.

Skills

Patient Care

Scribing

Blood Drawing

Wound Care

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

EMR Systems

Microsoft Office

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 Libertyville and Gurnee, IL 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!

This is a full-time position working:

• Monday - Friday between 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday - 7:30 am - 12:30 pm, once a month

This position will operate in both the Libertyville and Gurnee clinic locations.

Summary

The Medical Assistant plays a vital role during patient visits, assisting the dermatologist and fostering a friendly, efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists.

Benefits

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with $500 employer match
• Eligible for PTO and holiday pay
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only)
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance (full-time only)
• Additional life insurance options
• Eligibility for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Cancer Guardian insurances
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Profit sharing
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Rooming patients and documenting vital information
• Scribing for the dermatologist
• Providing post-op wound care
• Drawing blood and removing sutures
• Cleaning and stocking exam rooms
• Scheduling patient appointments

Assisting the dermatologist with procedures such as:

• Surgical photographs
• Biopsies (punch, DIF, shave)
• Excision procedures
• Electrodessication and curettage
• I&D (Incision and Drainage)
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Phototherapy
• Injections
• KOH preps
• Trichograms
• Tzank preps
• Dermabrasion
• Patch testing
• Blue light therapy

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 must complete the Forefront Derm Tech certification within the prescribed period and maintain it.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 1-2 years of recent experience in a medical office preferred
• Current state certifications, licenses, and registrations required
• Willingness to travel between clinic locations
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and EMR systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

The pay range for this role is $15.00 - $20.60 per hour, depending on skills, experience, and education.

Forefront does not request personal information via text or email and does not use external messaging apps like WireApp or Skype for communication. Be cautious of any such requests.