Medical Assistant at Forefront Dermatology Southlake, TX

Forefront Dermatology; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dermatology clinic in Southlake, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist during patient visits. The role involves preparing patients, documenting vital information, and supporting dermatology providers with procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a preference for Medical Assistant certification. This position requires strong patient care skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform medical procedures like phlebotomy. Join a friendly environment dedicated to providing excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document vital information prior to exams.
• Assist dermatology providers during patient encounters.
• Perform phlebotomy and other medical procedures as required.

Skills

Patient care

Scribing

Phlebotomy

Medical history documentation

Basic medical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Medical instruments

Job description

Medical Assistant job at Forefront Dermatology. Southlake, TX. The Medical Assistant's role is essential during the patient visit: rooming and greeting the patient, obtaining appropriate intake information, giving a report to the dermatology provider on the patient, accompanying the dermatology provider in the room with the patient, and scribing the information from the dermatology provider about the visit. The Medical Assistant also prepares for procedures and assists as necessary. Other duties of the Medical assistant include but are not limited to drawing blood, suture removals, treating patients scheduled for phototherapy, sterilizing instruments, stocking exam rooms, and addressing phone notes and prior authorizations as needed while promoting a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists.

Essential Functions

Rooms patients and documents all vital information prior to exam with a provider, such as:

• Chief complaint
• Medical History
• Family History
• Social history
• Review of systems
• Scribes all information for the provider regarding the patient encounter, including but not limited to:
• Physical exam
• Assessment
• Procedures
• Prescriptions
• Consents
• Operative/ Pathology reports
• Letters sent back to PCP and/or referring provider
• MIPS required documentation
• Obtains informed consent from patients prior to procedures
• Assist the providers with or under the supervision of the providers to perform the following procedures, but not limited to:
• Surgical photographs
• Biopsies – punch, DIF, and shave
• Excisions
• Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery (if the clinic performs MOHS)
• Electrodessication and curettage
• Phlebotomy
• Phototherapy (if the clinic is equipped)
• Injections
• Patch testing
• Instrument sterilization
• Blue light (if the clinic is equipped)
• Patient Education
• Schedules and coordinates patient appointments following company protocols, procedures, and physician schedule templates when applicable
• Must continually learn and be able to explain new and existing dermatological conditions
• Records required information on patient logs (pathology, biopsy, lab, temperature).
• Adherence to compliance and completion of compliance training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.