Certified Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant OpportunityCome join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical 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!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.401K with employer contribution.Profit sharing.Employee discounts.And much more!Essential functions include:Rooming patients and documents all vital information.Scribing information for the dermatologist.Providing post op wound care to patients.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&DMohs micrographic skin cancer surgery.Phototherapy.Injections.Koh preps.Trichograms.Patch testing.Education:High School Diploma or equivalent. Post High School education in a medical support field: Certified Medical Assistant is required.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 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.