Medical Assistant - Gap Year Opportunity

Forefront Dermatology • Oxford, AL

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About The Position

At Forefront Dermatology, Medical Assistants are an important part of the patient experience. The role works side-by-side with dermatology professionals, builds relationships with patients, and provides hands-on experience in a growing specialty. It may suit someone with previous healthcare experience or someone looking to continue building a clinical career. The schedule is 40 hours per week: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM, and Friday, 7:30 AM–12:00 PM.

Medical Assistants support clinic operations and patient care by welcoming and rooming patients, assisting clinicians during exams and dermatologic procedures, supporting documentation and scribing, preparing rooms and supplies, and providing basic care instructions as directed. Additional responsibilities depend on training, demonstrated competency, and applicable state requirements. Duties must remain within applicable state law and the employee’s training and demonstrated competency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A passion for providing a great patient experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A collaborative, team-first approach.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to obtain the Certified Dermatology Technician (CDT) designation within the established timeframe.
• Meet any applicable state-required credentials or qualifications; requirements may include registration, credentialing, training, supervision, or other state-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical office or clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and room patients and prepare them for their visit.
• Assist clinicians during exams and dermatologic procedures.
• Support clinical documentation and scribing.
• Prepare exam rooms, instruments, supplies, and specimens.
• Provide patients with basic care instructions as directed by the clinician.
• Support patient calls, medication workflows, prior authorizations, and clinical follow-up.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment.
• Perform additional clinical responsibilities based on training, demonstrated competency, and applicable state requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED