Medical Assistant, 3 days/wk - O'Fallon, United States - FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY

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    Overview

    Come join our team We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our O'Fallon, MO 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

    Part Time - 3 days/wk; Mon/Wed/Fri, 7:30am-5:30pm

    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 (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, Registered Medical Assistant, 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