Medical Assistant

Job Description

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Stevens Point and WI Rapids clinics! 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!

 

Full Time: Monday-Friday, 4 days/wk at Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids clinics; Hours 7:30am-5pm

Some travel to Waupaca when needed

 

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!

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:

High School Diploma or equivalent

 

Post High School education in a medical support field: 

Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant or Medical Assistant is strongly preferred

 

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

 

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, please delete them.