Certified Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology • Monroeville, PA

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant is an essential part of patient visits, accompanying the dermatologist in the exam room and helping create a friendly, efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists. The role includes rooming patients, recording vital information, scribing for the dermatologist, providing post-operative wound care, drawing blood, removing sutures, maintaining exam rooms, scheduling appointments, and assisting with a range of dermatologic procedures. The position may require travel to other clinic locations as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Keep all state certifications, licenses, and/or registrations current to continue employment.
• Willingness to travel to other clinic locations as needed.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, clients, and visitors.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize appropriately, and work well independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Post-high-school education in a medical support field; Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse credentials are strongly preferred.
• At least one year of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document vital information.
• Scribe information for the dermatologist.
• Provide post-operative wound care to patients.
• Draw blood and remove sutures.
• Clean and stock exam rooms.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Assist the dermatologist with procedures, including surgical photography; punch, DIF, and shave biopsies; excisions; electrodessication and curettage; incision and drainage; Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery; phototherapy; injections; KOH preps; trichograms; Tzanck preps; dermabrasion; patch testing; and blue light procedures.

Benefits

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account with a $500 matching contribution.
• Eligible for paid time off and holiday pay.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees.
• Access to voluntary short-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
• Access to additional life insurance.
• Eligible for accident and critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, and Cancer Guardian.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Profit sharing.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED