• Job Description

  Req#: 10178
  Overview
  
  
  Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Appleton and Kaukauna, WI 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-Thursday between 7:30a-5:30p
  Friday 7:30a-12:30p
  This position will work in both Kaukauna and Appleton clinics
  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
  
  
  1. Room patients and take history including chief complaint and at least 4 of the following elements: location, duration, symptoms, previous treatment, severity, history of change. Prepares patient for exam. Documents history using company documentation protocols and forms.
  2. Assists with biopsies including set up for procedure, injection of anesthesia if directed by physician or physician assistant, preparing pathology report data, and explaining biopsy results and recommended treatment.
  3. Assists with patient treatment under the direction and general supervision of a physician or physician assistant including but not limited to: dressing changes; suture removal; application of Unna Boots; wart assessment and paring; patch testing; and cauterization.
  4. Assists in general and Mohs Micrographic surgery under the direction of a physician including reviewing consent forms, taking surgical photographs, providing assist during surgery, bandaging patients and providing wound care instructions, and preparing data for operative reports and letters to referring physicians.
  5. Performs KOH prep, scabies prep, Trichogram and Tzank preps, set up for dermabrasion, and draws up syringes with injectable medications as directed by physician or physician assistant.
  6. Clean, sterilize, and inventory medical equipment and instruments.
  7. Performs telephone triage, medication refill requests, and explaining lab results and treatment recommendations via telephone and in person.
  8. Performs recording / maintaining patient logs including but not limited to biopsy log and laboratory test log.
  9. Performs UVB/UVA counseling, pretreatment assessment, and treatment administration under the direction and supervision of a physician, physician assistant, or RN.
  10. Adherence to compliance and completion of compliance training.
  11. Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  1. 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
  
  
  1. 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
  
  
  1. Room patients and take history including chief complaint and at least 4 of the following elements: location, duration, symptoms, previous treatment, severity, history of change. Prepares patient for exam. Documents history using company documentation protocols and forms.
  2. Assists with biopsies including set up for procedure, injection of anesthesia if directed by physician or physician assistant, preparing pathology report data, and explaining biopsy results and recommended treatment.
  3. Assists with patient treatment under the direction and general supervision of a physician or physician assistant including but not limited to: dressing changes; suture removal; application of Unna Boots; wart assessment and paring; patch testing; and cauterization.
  4. Assists in general and Mohs Micrographic surgery under the direction of a physician including reviewing consent forms, taking surgical photographs, providing assist during surgery, bandaging patients and providing wound care instructions, and preparing data for operative reports and letters to referring physicians.
  5. Performs KOH prep, scabies prep, Trichogram and Tzank preps, set up for dermabrasion, and draws up syringes with injectable medications as directed by physician or physician assistant.
  6. Clean, sterilize, and inventory medical equipment and instruments.
  7. Performs telephone triage, medication refill requests, and explaining lab results and treatment recommendations via telephone and in person.
  8. Performs recording / maintaining patient logs including but not limited to biopsy log and laboratory test log.
  9. Performs UVB/UVA counseling, pretreatment assessment, and treatment administration under the direction and supervision of a physician, physician assistant, or RN.
  10. Adherence to compliance and completion of compliance training.
  11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• About the company

  Forefront Dermatology is a leading dermatology group practice with numerous convenient locations throughout the United States. Find a dermatologist near me today.

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