Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Santa Cruz, CA 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:
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.
- 401K with employer contribution.
- Profit sharing.
- Employee discounts.
- And much more!
Essential Functions:
- Rooming patients and documents all vital information.
- Scribing information for the dermatologist.
- Providing post op wound care to patients.
- 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.
- Patch testing.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Post High School education in a medical support field: Certified Medical Assistant is required.
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 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.