Medical Assistant - 40 Hours (Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:45am - 4pm)

Forefront Dermatology•Kokomo, IN

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is an essential part of patient visits, accompanying the dermatologist in the exam room and helping provide a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists. The role includes rooming patients, documenting vital information, scribing for the dermatologist, providing post-operative wound care, and assisting with procedures. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Travel to other clinic locations may be required 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 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 effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year 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; incision and drainage; Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery; phototherapy; injections; KOH preparations; trichograms; Tzanck preparations; 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.