Medical Assistant - Dermatology + Plastic Surgery

Forefront Dermatology; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSAs with $500 matching

PTO and Holiday pay

Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability (full-time)

Voluntary life insurance

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology in Melbourne, FL is hiring a Medical Assistant to support the dermatologist during patient visits and foster a friendly, efficient environment. You will accompany the dermatologist in the room and assist with patient flow and room readiness.

We seek 1+ year medical office experience, CMA or nursing certification, and the ability to travel to other clinic locations as needed. Proficiency with EMR and MS Office is expected, with competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a medical office is preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant or nursing certification is preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and MS Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document vital information.
• Scribe information for the dermatologist.
• Provide post-op wound care and assist with procedures.

Skills

Medical office experience

CMA or nursing certification

EMR proficiency

MS Office

Willingness to travel

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!

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.

Why Join Dermatology + Plastic Surgery, For Your Best Self, a Forefront practice?

At Dermatology + Plastic Surgery, we’re much more than a medical practice — we’re a synergistic group of skilled, thoughtful people who genuinely care about helping others feel like their best selves.

From the first phone call to the final follow-up, every team member works together to play a vital role in our patients’ experience. That means your work matters — a lot.

We rank in the top 1 percent of practices in the US for injectables, medical grade skin care, Ellacor and experience. What truly sets us apart is how we connect with each person who walks through our doors.

If you’re looking for a place where your attention to detail, warmth, and professionalism will be seen and valued and where you can grow both personally and professionally, we’d love to meet you!

Explore us online to learn more Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Melbourne | For Your Best Self

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 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.