Medical Assistant

Forefront Dermatology • Lakewood, CO

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant is essential during patient visits, accompanying the dermatologist in the exam room and promoting a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists. The position is scheduled for 38 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role includes patient rooming, documentation, clinical support, procedure assistance, and maintaining exam rooms. The job requires post-high-school education in a medical support field, such as Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse. Non-certified medical assistants must complete Forefront's Derm Tech certification program within the prescribed time period and maintain certification upon expiration.

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.
• Must keep current on all state certifications, licenses, and/or registrations to continue employment.
• Must be willing 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

• One or more years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification and DERM Tech certification are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document 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 procedures, including surgical photographs, punch, DIF, and shave biopsies, excisions, electrodessication and curettage, I&D, Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery, phototherapy, injections, KOH preps, trichograms, Tzanck preps, 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 PTO 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED