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Medical Assistant

My Derm RecruiterPortland, OR, US

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Medical Assistant

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Portland, OR 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!

Clinic Support for Surgeons

This position plays a key role in introducing prospective patients to the practice. During a physician's clinic, the medical assistant or nurse collaborates with team members to manage clinic workflow, and ensure excellent patient care. This includes escorting patients to exam rooms, discussing primary goals, reviewing patient health history, and providing consultative education.

Pre and Post-Operative Patient Care

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

Pre and Post-Operative Patient Care

Works closely with physicians and team to prioritize daily tasks.

Processes requests for information accurately and timely, and recognizes when it is appropriate to refer to another employee.

Communicates effectively and is able to work as a team to achieve organizational goals and ensure excellent patient care. Competent in interpreting patient behavior and adjusts communication to suit patient needs.

Incorporates principles of safety and infection control in daily activities.

Incorporates continuous quality improvement into practice.

Has knowledge of and complies with HIPAA.

Demonstrates problem solving skills and abilities.

EMR / EHR knowledge and computer skills required.

Qualifications

Education :

Minimum post high-school education in a medical support field : Certified Medical Assistant preferred (Non-Certified Medical Assistants will need to complete the Forefront Derm Tech certification program within the prescribed time period and maintain certification upon expiration).

Post High School education in a medical support field :

Certified Medical Assistant

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

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, delete them.

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Medical Assistant • Portland, OR, US