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Medical Assistant

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY
Washington, Washington, DC, US
Full-time

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Washington DC 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 will work :

Monday 8 : 00a-5 : 00p

Tuesday 7 : 30a-2 : 00p

Wednesday 7 : 30a-2 : 00p

Thursday 8 : 00a-5 : 00p will work in Arlington, VA

Friday 7 : 30a-2 : 00p

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

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).

Post High School education in a medical support field :

Certified Medical Assistant, DERM Tech

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
  • 30+ days ago
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