Medical Assistant Certified

Forefront Dermatology • Jeffersonville, IN

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About The Position

At Forefront Dermatology, Certified Medical Assistants help create an efficient, patient-centered clinical experience. They work alongside dermatology and/or plastic surgery clinicians, support patients throughout their visits, and contribute to a coordinated clinical team. The role offers the opportunity to apply clinical skills and continue learning while contributing to patient care.

Employees perform duties only within their licensure, certification, training, competence, and the legally defined scope of practice for their role and state of employment. The position requires a current Certified Medical Assistant credential and all applicable state-required qualifications. Medical office or comparable clinical experience is preferred, and employees must be able to obtain the Certified Dermatology Technician (CDT) designation within the established timeframe. Travel to other clinic locations may be needed.

Forefront Dermatology is committed to equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination based on protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process for medical conditions or disabilities; applicants may contact [email protected] with their request and contact information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant credential and any state-required certifications, registrations, licenses, education, or training for assigned duties.
• Strong organizational, computer, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively with clinicians, colleagues, patients, and the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to obtain the Certified Dermatology Technician (CDT) designation within the established timeframe.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other clinic locations as needed.
• Perform only duties within the employee's licensure, certification, training, competence, and legally defined scope of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Medical office or comparable clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and room patients; obtain and document vital signs, patient history, reason for visit, medications, and preferred pharmacy.
• Prepare patients for dermatologic procedures, including biopsies and phototherapy; assist clinicians, maintain sterile fields, hand instruments, and document care in the electronic medical record.
• Support medical scribing and preliminary encounter notes, and ensure accurate MIPS and body-area documentation.
• Clean, stock, and turn over exam rooms; prepare supplies, instruments, and procedural trays; package specimens for the appropriate dermatopathology laboratory; and maintain assigned lab and pathology logs.
• Monitor patient comfort and provide basic post-visit and medication education as directed by the clinician.
• Review and document routine patient calls, escalate complex issues, and support prior authorizations and biologic therapy starts with accurate electronic medical record tracking.
• Maintain infection-control standards, sterilize instruments, track inventory, and notify management when supplies need replenishment.
• Perform authorized duties under clinician supervision and applicable law, which may include medication administration, suture removal, wound dressing, blood draws, and specimen collection and processing.
• Coordinate with teammates to support clinic flow, procedure scheduling, patient follow-up, and other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

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