Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology • Chesapeake, VA

2d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is an essential part of the patient visit, accompanying the dermatologist in the room and promoting a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists. The role includes rooming patients, documenting vital information, scribing for the dermatologist, providing post-operative wound care, drawing blood, removing sutures, and maintaining exam rooms. Medical Assistants also schedule appointments and assist dermatologists with a range of procedures.

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 required to continue employment.
• Willingness to travel to other clinic locations as needed.
• 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 both individually and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant or DERM Tech certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document all 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 the dermatologist with surgical photographs, punch/DIF/shave biopsies, excisions, electrodessication and curettage, I&D, Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery, phototherapy, injections, KOH preparations, trichograms, Tzanck preparations, dermabrasion, patch testing, and blue light procedures.

Benefits

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account with a $500 matching contribution.
• Eligible for paid time off 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed