Medical Assistant

Overview

Come 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!

Responsibilities

Essential 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

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).

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

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