Overview
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.