Medical Assistant
Job Description
Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Libertyville, IL 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!
Summary
This is a Full Time Position and will work Monday between 7:30a-6:00p, Tuesday and Wednesday between 7:30a-6:00p, Thursday between 8:00a-5:00p, Friday between 8:00a-5:00p, and Saturday once a month.
Responsibilities
- Rooming patients and documenting all vital information
- Scribing information for the dermatologist
- Providing post-op wound care to patients
- Drawing blood and suturing removal
- Cleaning and stocking the exam rooms
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Aiding the dermatologist with procedures such as surgical photographs, biopsies, excisions, electrodessication and curettage, Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery, phototherapy, injections, Koh preps, trichograms, Tzank preps, dermabrasion, patch testing, blue light
Qualifications
- 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)
- 1+ years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant, DERM Tech a plus
- Maintain current state certifications, licenses, and/or registrations to continue employment
- Willing to travel to other clinic locations as needed
- Proficient with computers including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record systems
- Organizational and communication skills
- Effective teamwork and multi-tasking abilities
Pay
The base pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education, certification, or training.
About the Role
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.
Benefits
- Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with $500 matching contribution
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only)
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance (full-time only)
- Additional life insurance
- Affordable accident and critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, and cancer guardian
- 401K with employer contribution and profit sharing
- Employee discounts
Company Information
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