Medical Assistant or LPN, full time, Sign-on Bonus

Company: Forefront Dermatology
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Overview

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Iowa City, IA 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!

Full Time: Mon 9am-4pm; T/W/Th/Fr 8am-5pm (no weekends or holidays) -- $1,000 Sign-on Bonus !!

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
  
  Injections
  
  Koh preps
  
  Patch testing
  
  Qualifications
  
  Education:
  
  Minimum post high-school education in a medical support field: Medical Assistant or LPN (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:
  
  Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, LPN, 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
    #INDLOR

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