OverviewCome 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!
ResponsibilitiesEssential 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:
- 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
QualificationsEducation:
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