Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account matching

PTO and Holidays

Life insurance

Long term disability

Short term disability (voluntary)

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology is hiring a Medical Assistant to support dermatologists in a fast-paced clinic in Petersburg, VA. The role includes rooming patients, taking vital signs, scribing for physicians, drawing blood, and helping with post-op care and wound management.

The position requires completion of a medical-support program or certification, and willingness to travel to multiple Forefront locations as needed. Experience in a medical office and EMR proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recent experience in a medical office is preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant, DERM Tech a plus.
• Must keep current state certifications, licenses, or registrations.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document vital information.
• Scribe information for the dermatologist.
• Provide post-op wound care and draw blood.
• Suture removal, clean and stock exam rooms.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Assist dermatologist with procedures (biopsies, excisions, Mohs, phototherapy).

Skills

Computer skills (EMR)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

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! 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 $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 documents 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+ years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant, DERM Tech a plus
• 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

Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.