Certified Medical Assistant

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Certified 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!

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, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse 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

For this position, the base pay range is $24.00 - $28.00 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.