Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading dermatology clinic where your role as a Medical Assistant is vital to patient care. In this full-time position, you will assist dermatologists during patient visits, ensuring a friendly and efficient environment. Your responsibilities will include rooming patients, documenting vital information, and assisting with various dermatological procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced medical setting, where your skills will contribute to the well-being of patients. Enjoy a supportive workplace with comprehensive benefits and a chance to grow in your medical career.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with matching contribution

Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay

Company-paid life 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 such as biopsies and excisions.
• Scheduling patient appointments and providing post-op care.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency with EMR Systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse

Tools

EMR Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Moline, IL 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!

This is a full-time position working:

Monday-Thursday 7:30a-5:00p

Summary:

The Medical Assistant is essential during patient visits, assisting the dermatologist in the room and fostering a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists.

Benefits:

• 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)
• Additional life insurance options
• Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Cancer Guardian
• 401K with employer contribution
• Profit sharing
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Rooming patients and documenting vital information
• Scribing information 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 photography
• Biopsies – punch, DIF, and shave
• Excision procedures
• Electrodessication and curettage
• I&D
• 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 timeframe and maintain certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 1-2 years of recent experience in a medical office preferred
• Current certifications, licenses, and registrations required
• Willingness to travel to other clinic locations as needed
• 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

Pay range: $15.00 - $19.20 per hour, determined by role, experience, and qualifications.

Forefront will never request personal information via text or email and does not use external messaging apps like WireApp or Skype for communication. Please be cautious of any such requests.