Certified Medical Assistant
Forefront Dermatology · South Carolina, United States · Yesterday
HealthcareFull-time
Overview
Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Certified 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!
Summary
The Certified 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.
Benefits
- Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with $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
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Profit sharing
- Employee discounts
- And much more
Responsibilities
- Rooming patients and documenting 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, shave), excisions, electrodessication and curettage, Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery, phototherapy, injections, KOH preps, trichograms, Tzank preps, dermabrasion, patch testing, and blue light therapy
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Post‑high school education in a medical support field
- Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse is strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- 1+ 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
- Strong 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