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.
• Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian.
• 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.
• 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
• 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 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.

Last updated : 2024-05-22