Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology seeks a Medical Assistant for their Thousand Oaks clinic. The role involves supporting dermatologists during patient visits, managing patient information, and assisting with various medical procedures. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in a medical office environment.

Benefits

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

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.
• Current on all state certifications, licenses, and registrations.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and documenting all vital information.
• Scribing information for the dermatologist.
• Assisting the dermatologist with procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with computers

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Thousand Oaks, CA 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.

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
• Eligibility 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 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 timeframe and maintain certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 1-2 years of recent experience in a medical office preferred
• Current on all state certifications, licenses, and registrations
• Willing 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: $21 - $25.50 per hour, determined by role, experience, skills, and education.

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