Medical Assistant - 38 Hours (Schedule: Tue-Fri 7am-4:30pm)

Forefront Dermatology; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account matching

PTO and Holiday pay

Company paid life insurance and long‑/

Disability (full-time)

Voluntary short term disability (full‑

Additional life insurance

Accident and Critical IllnessInsurance

Hospital Indemnity

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology in Kokomo, IN seeks a Medical Assistant to support dermatology visits, rooms patients, handles scribing, and assists with wound care and routine procedures. The role requires MA credentials or enrollment in Forefront Derm Tech certification, with travel to other clinics as needed.

Strong organizational, communication, and EMR skills are essential. Competitive benefits, full-time schedule, and team-focused environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum post-high-school education in a medical support field.
• Certified Medical Assistant, LPN, or Registered Nurse required.
• Forefront Derm Tech certification program must be completed within prescribed time for non-certified MA.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document vital information.
• Scribe information for the dermatologist.
• Provide post-op wound care.
• Draw blood and suture removal.
• Clean and stock exam rooms.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Assist dermatologist with procedures like biopsies, Mohs, injections.

Skills

Med Office Experience

MS Office

EMR Systems

Org Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

DERM Tech program

LPN/RN considered

Tools

EMR Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Kokomo, IN 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.

Schedule: Tue-Fri 7am-4:30pm

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).

Post High School education in a medical support field:

Certified Medical Assistant, DERM Tech

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 1+ years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred


• 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 will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them. 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.