Overview:Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our St. Louis, MO (West County) 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!Full Time: Monday-Friday; Hours between 7:30am-5:30pmSummary: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 insuranceHealth Savings Account $500 matching contributionEligible for PTO and Holiday payCompany paid life insurance and long term disability (full-time only)Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)Access to additional life insuranceEligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian401K with employer contributionProfit sharingEmployee discountsAnd much more!Responsibilities:Essential Functions:Rooming patients and documents all vital informationScribing information for the dermatologistProviding post op wound care to patientsDrawing blood and suture removalCleaning and stocking the exam roomsScheduling patient appointmentsAssisting the dermatologist with procedures such as:Surgical photographsBiopsies – punch, DIF and shaveExcisionsElectrodessication and curettageI&DMohs micrographic skin cancer surgeryPhototherapyInjectionsKoh prepsTrichogramsTzank prepsDermabrasionPatch testingBlue lightQualifications:Education:Minimum post high-school education in a medical support field: Medical Assistant (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:Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, CNA, Scribe or DERM TechKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:1-2 years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferredMust keep current on all state certifications, licenses and/or registrations to continue employmentMust be willing to travel to other clinic locations as neededProficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record systemsMust possess organizational and communication skillsAbility to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, clients, and visitorsAbility to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team#INDLOR
