Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology•Wichita, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Wichita Dermatology @ Aesthetics is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support dermatologists during patient visits and help create a friendly, efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:50 AM to 5:00 PM. The role may require travel between the 1911 N. Webb Rd and 4013 N Ridge Rd locations. The Medical Assistant supports patient care by rooming patients, documenting vital information, scribing for the dermatologist, providing post-operative wound care, drawing blood, removing sutures, and preparing and maintaining exam rooms. The role also includes scheduling appointments and assisting with a variety of dermatological procedures. Forefront Dermatology states that it is committed to equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination based on protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process upon request.

Requirements

Minimum post-high-school education in a medical support field, such as Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse.
Non-certified Medical Assistants must complete the Forefront Derm Tech certification program within the prescribed time period and maintain certification upon expiration.
Keep current on all state certifications, licenses, and/or registrations required 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 individually and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant certification and DERM Tech certification are a plus.

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 surgical photographs; punch, DIF, and shave biopsies; excisions; electrodessication and curettage; I&D; 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 insurance 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.