Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology•Mount Pleasant, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Forefront Dermatology is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for its Racine, Wisconsin clinic. The Medical Assistant supports patient visits by accompanying the dermatologist in the exam room and helping create a friendly, efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists. The schedule is Tuesday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Wednesday 7:20 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Thursday 6:50 a.m.–2:30 p.m., and Friday 7:20 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The role may require travel to other clinic locations as needed.

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 Forefront’s 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 effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant certification or DERM Tech certification is 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 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 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.