Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology • Crest Hill, IL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is essential during patient visits, accompanying the dermatologist in the room and promoting a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists. This is a full-time position working across Forefront Dermatology’s Naperville, Crest Hill, and Yorkville clinics. The listed schedule is Monday and Tuesday, 7:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m. in Naperville; Thursday, 7:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m. in Yorkville; Friday, 6:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in Crest Hill; and one Saturday per month, 6:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in Crest Hill.

The role involves patient intake and documentation, assisting dermatologists with procedures, providing post-operative care, and supporting clinic operations. Candidates must have 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.

The base pay range is $18.00–$21.00 per hour. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education, certification, or training.

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.
• 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 independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to other clinic locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years 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 dermatologists with surgical photographs and procedures, including 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.
• Travel to other clinic locations as needed.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree