Medical Assistant
US-KY-Louisville
External
Req #: 13583
Type: Full Time
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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 32 hours per week | Flexible schedule required This position offers 32 hours per week, with schedules based on the needs of the clinic. * Schedules are provided 2 weeks in advance. * Shifts may start as early as 7:45 AM and may end as late as 5:00 PM. * Your start and end times may vary from day to day. * You may not be scheduled every day of the week. * You must be available to work at varying times between 7:45 AM and 5:00 PM, based on clinic needs. Please apply only if you are comfortable with a variable schedule and can maintain availability within this time range. 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). 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
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