Overview:
Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a 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!
This is a full time position with travel to our Naperville, IL location:
Monday - Thursday 5:45a-3:00p
Friday 5:45a-2:00p
Saturday - 6:30a-1:00p - rotating
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:
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Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
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Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
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Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
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Company paid life insurance and long term disability (full-time only)
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Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
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Access to additional life insurance
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Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
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401K with employer contribution
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Profit sharing
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Employee discounts
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And much more!
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
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Rooming patients and documents all vital information
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Scribing information for the dermatologist
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Providing post op wound care to patients
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Drawing blood and suture removal
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Cleaning and stocking the exam rooms
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Scheduling patient appointments
Assisting the dermatologist with procedures such as:
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Surgical photographs
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Biopsies – punch, DIF and shave
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Excisions
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Electrodessication and curettage
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I&D
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Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery
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Phototherapy
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Injections
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Koh preps
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Trichograms
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Tzank preps
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Dermabrasion
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Patch testing
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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:
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1+ years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred
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Certified Medical Assistant, DERM Tech a plus
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Must keep current on all state certifications, licenses and/or registrations to continue employment
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Must be willing to travel to other clinic locations as needed
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Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record systems
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Must possess organizational and communication skills
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Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, clients, and visitors
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Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team
For this position, the base pay range is $18.00 - $21.00 per hour. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education, certification, or training.
