Overview
Come join our team We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Athen, AL 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.
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:
* 1-2 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