Medical Assistant - Forefront Dermatology

Come join our team! We have openings for Full and Part Time Medical Assistants in our Pleasant Prairie East location.   
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!

$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS

30 hours per week: 

Monday:  6:45AM-4:00PM

Tuesday:  6:45AM-4:00PM

Thursday:  6:45AM-4:00PM

Friday:  7AM-12:00PM - Libertyville, IL 

Summary:This position provides quality patient care by assisting the physician with clinic specific tasks, including rooming, vitals, injections, and point of care testing and treatment. This position reports to the Clinic Team Lead or Regional Manager. 

Skills and Attributes:
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Motivated, positive and accountable
• Learning agility and ability to manage change
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills

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 and Job Duties:•Greeting and rooming patients•Completes brief history and documentation of the reason for the visit•Accompanies Clinician into exam and scribes diagnosis and treatment plans•Provides basic patient education•Assisting the Clinician with routine exams and surgical procedures•Manages patient messages and phone calls in a timely manner•Organizes and prepares exam rooms, maintaining a clean, safe and well stocked environment•Administers routine medications, including: injectable and topical•Refills medication and obtains prior authorizations as directed•Schedules appointments as needed•Phlebotomy 

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

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