Forefront Dermatology

Medical Assistant


Pay$15.00 - $20.40 / hour
LocationGrayslake/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 9196
      Overview

      Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Grayslake, IL 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 will work:

      Monday 7:30a-2:00p

      Tuesday 8:00a-1:00p

      Wednesday 7:30a-5:00p

      Thursday 7:30a-5:00p

      Friday 7:30a-4:00p

      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, 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).

      Post High School education in a medical support field:

      Certified 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

      For this position, the base pay range is $15.00-$20.40 per hour. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education, certification, or training.

      Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them.


      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).

      Post High School education in a medical support field:

      Certified 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

      For this position, the base pay range is $15.00-$20.40 per hour. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education, certification, or training.

      Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them.


      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

  • About the company

      Forefront Dermatology is a leading dermatology group practice with numerous convenient locations throughout the United States. Find a dermatologist near me today.