Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology•Wilmette, IL

21d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is essential during patient visits, accompanying the dermatologist in the room and helping create a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists. This is a full-time position with the following schedule: Monday 6:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. once a month; Tuesday 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; and Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The role may require travel to other clinic locations as needed. The position requires 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 Forefront’s Derm Tech certification program within the prescribed time period and maintain certification upon expiration. One or more years of recent experience in a similar capacity in a medical office is preferred.

Requirements

Minimum post-high-school education in a medical support field: 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 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 both 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 or DERM Tech certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Room patients and document all vital information.
Scribe information for the dermatologist.
Provide post-operative wound care to patients.
Draw blood and remove sutures.
Clean and stock examination rooms.
Schedule patient appointments.
Assist the dermatologist with procedures, including surgical photographs, punch/DIF/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.

Benefits

Access to health, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account with a $500 matching contribution.
Eligible for PTO and holiday pay.
Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability 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.