Medical Assistant Certified

Forefront Dermatology • Louisville, KY

2h

About The Position

At Forefront Dermatology, Certified Medical Assistants help create an efficient, patient-centered clinical experience. The role works alongside dermatology and/or plastic surgery clinicians, supports patients throughout their visits, and contributes to a coordinated clinical team. It offers the opportunity to use clinical skills and certification while continuing to learn and make a difference in patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant credential, along with 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 one's licensure, certification, training, competence, and the legally defined scope of practice for the role and state of employment.

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, preliminary encounter notes, and 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