Medical Assistant - T

About the role

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

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Benefits

• 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 options
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Cancer Guardian
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Profit sharing
• Employee discounts

Responsibilities

Essential functions

• 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 exam rooms
• Scheduling patient appointments

Assisting the dermatologist with procedures

• Surgical photographs
• Biopsies – punch, DIF, and shave
• Excisions
• Electrodessication and curettage
• Incision and drainage (I&D)
• Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery
• Phototherapy
• Injections
• KOH preps
• Trichograms
• Tzanck preps
• Dermabrasion
• Patch testing
• Blue light therapy

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 must 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 preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant or DERM Tech certification a plus
• Must keep current on all state certifications, licenses, and/or registrations to continue employment
• Willingness 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