Medical Assistant - Schedule: 17 hours, Tue & Thu, 7:45am-5pm

Forefront Dermatology; Pond (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with $500

PTO and Holiday pay

Life insurance

Long term disability

Short term disability

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

And more!

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the dermatologist during patient visits in a fast-paced clinic. The role involves rooming patients, recording vitals, and assisting with procedures to promote an efficient and welcoming environment.

Candidates should have post-high-school medical support education (CMA, LPN, or RN) and be proficient with EMR systems. Travel to other clinic locations may be required; 1+ year experience preferred, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• Post-high-school medical support education required.
• 1+ year of recent experience in a medical office preferred.
• Must be willing to travel to other clinic locations as needed.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and computers.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document vitals and information.
• Scribe information for the dermatologist during visits.
• Provide post-op wound care to patients.
• Assist with procedures and perform tasks like blood draws and suture removal.
• Keep exam rooms clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Schedule patient appointments as needed.

Skills

Rooming patients

Scribing

Wound care

Phlebotomy

Stocking rooms

Appointment scheduling

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

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!

Schedule: 17 hours,Tue & Thu, 7:45am-5pm

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.