Part-Time Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology•Pleasant Prairie, WI

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, obtaining and documenting intake information, communicating updates to the clinician, and medical scribing during visits. The Medical Assistant also prepares for and assists with in-office procedures. This is a part-time position scheduled for Monday and Wednesday, with flexibility to pick up additional work as needed. The position may involve travel to other clinic locations. Some duties depend on state scope-of-practice rules and applicable credentials or registrations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Required licensure or certification: EMT, CNA, or Surgical Tech.
Maintain all required state certifications, licenses, and/or registrations as a condition of employment.
Ability to obtain Certified Dermatology Technician (CDT) designation within the established timeframe.
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 work effectively both 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.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of recent experience in a medical office or similar clinical setting is preferred.
Registered Medical Assistant certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and stock exam rooms, ensuring supplies and instruments are ready.
Greet and room patients; collect and document vital signs, patient history, and reason for visit.
Review medication lists and record a preferred pharmacy 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 biopsies and phototherapy.
Assist clinicians during procedures by handing instruments and documenting notes in the electronic medical record.
Monitor patient comfort during procedures and provide reassurance and support.
Package and prepare specimens or biopsy samples for the appropriate dermatopathology lab.
Provide basic patient education on post-visit care and medication instructions as directed by the clinician.
Sterilize instruments and maintain a clean, organized workspace according to infection-control standards.
Complete room turnover tasks, including disinfection and linen changes.
Review and document patient calls about 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 and applicable credentials, administer medications, remove sutures, apply simple wound dressings, and perform basic laboratory tasks such as drawing blood, collecting specimens, and processing them for testing.