Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology•Crest Hill, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports dermatology clinicians and helps ensure an efficient, patient-centered clinical experience. The role includes greeting and rooming patients, collecting and documenting intake information, communicating updates to clinicians, scribing during visits, and preparing for and assisting with in-office procedures. This is a full-time position working at the Crest Hill and Naperville locations. The schedule is Monday 5:40 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Crest Hill; Tuesday 5:40 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in Crest Hill; Wednesday 6:20 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Naperville; Thursday 6:20 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Naperville; Friday 5:40 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in Crest Hill; and two Saturdays per month, 6:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in Crest Hill. The position may involve duties subject to state scope-of-practice rules, including administering medications, removing sutures, applying simple wound dressings, and performing basic laboratory tasks. State registration requirements may apply. Current state requirements will be confirmed before hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of recent experience in a medical office or similar clinical setting is preferred.
Ability to obtain Certified Dermatology Technician (CDT) designation within the established timeframe.
Maintain all required state certifications, licenses, and/or registrations as a condition of employment.
Willingness and ability to travel to other clinic locations as needed.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational, computer, and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with supervisors, colleagues, patients, and the public.
Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and function effectively independently and as part of a team.
Effective time-management skills and ability to support operational efficiency.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

Clean and stock exam rooms, ensuring necessary supplies and instruments are ready.
Greet and room patients; collect and document vital signs, patient history, and reason for visit.
Review medication lists and ensure a preferred pharmacy is recorded to support e-prescribing.
Complete MIPS documentation requirements.
Assist with scribing and body-area documentation to produce preliminary encounter notes.
Set up procedural trays and maintain sterile fields during minor in-office surgeries or treatments.
Prepare patients for common dermatological procedures, including shave and punch biopsies and phototherapy.
Assist clinicians during basic procedures by handing instruments and documenting scribed notes in the electronic medical record.
Monitor patient comfort during procedures and offer reassurance and support.
Package and prepare specimen or biopsy samples for processing at the correct dermatopathology lab, internal or external.
Provide basic patient education on post-visit care and medication instructions as directed by the clinician.
Sterilize instruments and maintain a clean, organized clinical workspace according to infection-control standards.
Complete room turnover tasks, including disinfecting and changing linens.
Review and document patient calls regarding routine concerns, escalating complex issues to senior team members or clinicians.
Support clinicians during advanced procedures, including excisions, I&Ds, electrodessication and curettage, and blue light therapy.
Track medical supply and instrument inventory and alert management when replenishment is needed.
Initiate and follow up on prior authorizations and/or biologic therapy starts, maintaining tracking documentation in the electronic medical record.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Where permitted by state scope-of-practice rules, administer medications such as oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications.
Where permitted by state scope-of-practice rules, remove sutures and apply simple wound dressings.
Where permitted by state scope-of-practice rules, perform basic laboratory tasks such as drawing blood, collecting specimens, and processing them for testing.