Overview
Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Appleton, WI 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!
This is a full-time position and this position will be required to work in both the Appleton and Kaukauna clinic.
Monday - Friday between 7:30a-5:30p, with the opportunity to work 4-4.5 days a week.
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
* Eligible for competitive 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 supplemental life insurance
* Additional insurance offerings to meet your needs
* 401K with employer match
* Employee discount programs
* And much more!
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 the exam rooms
* Scheduling patient appointments
* Assisting the dermatologist with procedures such as:
o Surgical photographs
o Biopsies – punch, DIF and shave
o Excisions
o Electrodessication and curettage
o I&D
o Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery
o Phototherapy
o Injections
o Koh preps
o Trichograms
o Tzank preps
o Dermabrasion
o Patch testing
o 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:
* 1-2 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
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