Medical Assistant
US-IA-West Burlington
External
Req #: 10294
Type: Part Time
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Overview: Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our West Burlington, IA clinic! 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! Schedule: 24 hours per week * Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM * Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM * Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Summary: 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. 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). Post High School education in a medical support field: Certified Medical Assistant, DERM Tech Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * 1-2 years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred * 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
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