Medical Assistant

Overview
Come join our team! We have an immediate need for aMedical Assistant in our Santa Cruz, CA 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.
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

Pay: $23 - 27 // Hr.