Medical Assistant - Advanced Dermatology

Overview

Job Description

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Advanced Dermatology - Huston 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!

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.

Schedule

Full Time: 40 hours a week

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location:

2051 Greenhouse Road, Suite 270

Houston, Texas 77084

About Our Huston Office

Advanced Dermatology in Katy, TX offers cosmetic, surgical, and medical dermatology services to people of all ages and walks in life. Whether you’re a teenager with acne breakouts or would like to improve your anti-aging skin care regimen, we have a team with the experience and treatments that will help you at our Katy office. Our objective is to give you the medical treatments or skin care services that you need based on your specific needs in a clinical, yet serene environment.

All of our dermatology services in our Katy office are for patients who seek to enhance the appearance and feel of their skin, manage a chronic condition, and/or have a symptom checked out for a proper diagnosis. Please give us a call or fill out our online request form to set up an appointment with one of our Katy patient care coordinators today.

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).

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
  
  

Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them.

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