The Medical Assistant supports dermatologists by rooming patients, scribing visit information, and assisting with various surgical procedures. They are also responsible for clinical tasks such as wound care, blood draws, and maintaining exam room supplies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have post-high school education in a medical support field and are preferred to have 1+ years of experience in a medical office. Certification as a Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN is required or must be obtained through the company's certification program.
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Job description
Overview
Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then a career at Forefront may be the perfect fit for you! The Medical Assistant is essential during the patient visit, accompanying the dermatologist in the room and promoting a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists.
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week Monday–Friday with a variable schedule based on provider assignments. Candidates must be flexible, as schedules may consist of four or five workdays per week, with shift times generally falling between 7:00
AM and 5:00 PM. Multi-Site Requirement (Travel Required) This role supports two Louisville-area clinics, and employees are expected to work at both locations throughout the week based on patient and business needs. Regular weekly travel between our Downtown Louisville and East Louisville offices is required. Reliable transportation is required. This is a multi-site position. Please apply only if you can consistently commute to both office locations.
Here are just a few things we offer: Access to health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay Company paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only) Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only) Access to additional life insurance Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian 401K with employer contribution Profit sharing Employee discounts And much more!
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Rooming patients and documents all vital information Scribing information for the dermatologist Providing post op wound care to patients Drawing blood and suture removal Cleaning and stocking the exam rooms Scheduling patient appointments
Assisting the dermatologist with procedures such as: Surgical photographs Biopsies – punch, DIF and shave Excisions Electrodessication and curettage I&D Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery Phototherapy Injections Koh preps Trichograms Tzank preps Dermabrasion Patch testing Blue light
Qualifications
Education
Minimum post high-school education in a medical support field: Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse (Non-Certified Medical Assistants will need to complete the Forefront Derm Tech certification program within the prescribed time period and maintain certification upon expiration).
Benefits
Health Savings Account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
PTO
Employee discounts
Holiday pay
Long-term disability
Company paid life insurance
Profit sharing
Additional life insurance
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
401K with employer contribution
Voluntary short term disability insurance
Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
Knowledge,
Skills &
Abilities: 1+ years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred Certified Medical Assistant, DERM Tech a plus 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 Must possess organizational and communication skills Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, clients, and visitors Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them. Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact hr@forefrontderm.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
