Medical Assistant - MOHS

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam and procedure rooms for Mohs micrographic surgery and other surgical and medical visits, ensuring proper setup of procedural instruments and efficient clinic flow.
• Aid the Mohs surgeon during all stages of the procedure, including pre-operative care, tissue preparation, hemostasis, wound closure, and post-operative care.
• Assist with patient intake, including obtaining medical history, reviewing consent forms, obtaining surgical photographs, and addressing pre-procedure concerns.
• Perform wound care instructions and educate patients on post-procedure expectations.
• Process and handle tissue specimens for pathology evaluation according to protocol.
• Ensure proper documentation of procedures, medications, MIPS and follow-up instructions in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Schedule pre- and post-operative appointments and assist with patient inquiries.
• Confirm patient insurance coverage and obtain prior authorizations if required.
• Accurately complete patient charting and documentation.
• Manage pathology log: act as liaison between physician and patient to deliver pathology results and complete communication documentation according to protocol.
• Comply and maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards.
• Complete mandatory compliance training.
• May be required to cross-train in the Mohs laboratory to fulfill histotechnology components to the extent allowed by state specific CLIA requirements.
• May be required to cross-train in General and Cosmetic Dermatology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 1-2 years of recent experience in a dermatology or surgical setting preferred.
• Certifications: CMA, RMA, LVN, LPN preferred.
• Technical Skills: Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and surgical assisting best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, excellent communication skills with patients and clinical teams, ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment, professional demeanor and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for extended periods and move efficiently in a surgical setting, ability to lift and transport supplies up to 25 lbs, ability to operate all necessary job-related office and medical equipment, ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.