Medical Assistant + $1,500 Sign On Bonus (Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:50am to 4:30pm)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is essential during patient visits, accompanying the dermatologist in the room and promoting a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists. The position supports patient care and dermatology procedures, maintains exam rooms, and assists with scheduling. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:50 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The posting offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Applicants need 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 and maintain certification upon expiration. Recent experience in a similar medical-office role is preferred. The role may require travel to other clinic locations as needed.
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 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 surgical photographs and procedures, including 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
- $1,500 sign-on bonus
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
