Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology•Wausau, WI

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports dermatology and/or plastic surgery 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 clinicians, and scribing during visits. The Medical Assistant also prepares for and assists with in-office procedures. The Medical Assistant is not certified but may be registered. Additional duties may apply subject to state scope-of-practice rules, including administering medications, removing sutures, applying simple wound dressings, and performing basic laboratory tasks. State-issued credentials or duty-specific registration may be required depending on location. 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.
Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and function 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.

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 captured to support e-prescribing workflow.
Complete MIPS documentation requirements.
Assist with scribing and body-area documentation to produce preliminary encounter visit notes.
Set up procedural trays and maintain sterile fields during minor in-office surgeries or treatments.
Prepare patients for common dermatological procedures, such as shave or 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 more advanced procedures, such as excisions, I&Ds, electrodessication and curettage, and blue light therapy.
Track inventory of medical supplies and instruments, and alert management when supplies need replenishment.
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.
Administer medications, such as oral, intramuscular, or subcutaneous medications, where permitted by applicable state scope-of-practice rules.
Perform suture removal and apply simple wound dressings, where permitted by applicable state scope-of-practice rules.
Perform basic laboratory tasks, such as drawing blood, collecting specimens, and processing them for testing, where permitted by applicable state scope-of-practice rules.