Medical Assistant - Float

Forefront Dermatology•Milwaukee, WI

10d•Onsite

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. This is a full-time floating position with a home clinic in Milwaukee and travel to Oak Creek, Wauwatosa, Racine, and Mount Pleasant. The listed schedule is Monday 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Tuesday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Wednesday 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Minimum 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 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 to continue employment.
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.
DERM Tech certification.

Responsibilities

Room patients and document vital information.
Scribe information for the dermatologist.
Provide postoperative wound care to patients.
Draw blood and remove sutures.
Clean and stock exam rooms.
Schedule patient appointments.
Assist the dermatologist with procedures, including surgical photography; 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.

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.