Medical Assistant T - Gainesville Dermatology
About this role
Overview
Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Gainesville Dermatology 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!
The Medical Assistant is e ssential during the patient visit, accompanying the dermatologist in the room and promoting a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists.
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Monday - Friday 6:30AM-4:30 PM
We are seeking a dependable candidate who can commit to a full-time schedule and is willing to remain in the position for at least one year. This role requires consistent attendance, reliability, and a commitment to providing excellent patient service.
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 • I&D • 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).