Medical Assistant - MOHS

About the Role

The Mohs Surgery Medical Assistant supports the Mohs Surgeon during procedures, ensuring a smooth surgical workflow, maintaining a sterile environment, and providing post-operative care instructions to patients. This role involves assisting in patient preparation, procedural support, wound care, documentation, and cross-training in the Mohs laboratory for tissue processing as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Duties:
  • 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.
  • Assist the Mohs surgeon during all stages of the procedure, including pre-operative care, tissue preparation, hemostasis, wound closure, and post-operative care.
  • Perform patient intake, including obtaining medical history, reviewing consent forms, obtaining surgical photographs, and addressing pre-procedure concerns.
  • Provide 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.
• Administrative & Patient Support Duties:
  • 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 logs: act as liaison between physician and patient to deliver pathology results and complete communication documentation according to protocol.
• Compliance & Documentation:
  • Record required information in compliance logs (pathology, biopsy, laboratory, temperature).
  • Adhere and maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards.
  • Complete mandatory compliance training.
• Cross-Training & Additional Responsibilities:
  • 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.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 1+ years of recent experience in a dermatology or surgical setting preferred.
• Certifications: CMA, RMA, LVN, or 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.
• Travel: Must be willing to travel to Wauwatosa, Oconomowoc, and Glendale as needed.

Schedule

Full-time position working 3–10 hour shifts.