Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Medical Assistant in a leading dermatology clinic. This role is crucial in ensuring a smooth patient experience, from rooming patients to assisting dermatologists during various procedures. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real impact on patient care. Enjoy a range of benefits, including health insurance, PTO, and a 401K with employer contributions. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have the skills to excel in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with matching contribution

PTO and Holiday pay

Company paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

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 procedures and patient care.
• Cleaning and stocking exam rooms.

Skills

Patient Care

Scribing

Blood Drawing

Wound Care

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse

Tools

Electronic Medical Record systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our St. Peters, MO 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.

Here are just a few things 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

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
• Excision
• 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 must complete the Forefront Derm Tech certification program within the prescribed time and maintain certification upon expiration.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 1-2 years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity preferred
• Must keep current on all state certifications, licenses, and registrations
• Willingness to travel to other clinic locations as needed
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record systems
• Organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with staff, clients, and visitors
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work both independently and as part of a team