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Mohs Medical Assistant - Pinellas & Brooksville

Suncoast Skin Solutions · Largo, FL · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$20/hrFull-time

Position Summary

The Mohs Medical Assistant supports the Mohs Surgeon and Dermatologists in delivering high-quality patient care while contributing to efficient clinic operations and a positive patient experience. This role requires strong clinical skills, professionalism, adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced surgical dermatology environment.

Clinical & Administrative Responsibilities

  • Absorb and prepare for surgical procedures, sterile setup, and patient preparation
  • Assist with surgical closures, bandaging, suture removal, and wound care education
  • Maintain surgical, medication, and supply inventories and communicate ordering needs appropriately
  • Educate patients on post-operative care instructions as directed by the Provider
  • Coordinate and transport necessary supplies, equipment, and materials between assigned clinic locations, as needed
  • Prepare and maintain examination and treatment rooms
  • Assist Providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments
  • Obtain and document patient medical history, vitals, and clinical information accurately within the EMR
  • Collect, label, and process specimens appropriately
  • Perform diagnostic testing, as applicable
  • Prepare and administer medications as directed by Providers (excluding controlled substances)
  • Process prescriptions and medication refill requests per Provider instructions
  • Initiate and process prior authorizations as assigned
  • Monitor expiration dates and properly discard expired medications or samples
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain required logs
  • Assist with cleaning, organization, and overall maintenance of clinical areas
  • Follow OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA, and company compliance standards at all times

Operational Expectations

  • Maintain active participation in clinic workflow throughout the workday
  • Support efficient patient flow, room turnover, and Provider readiness while maintaining patient safety and high-quality care standards
  • Demonstrate awareness of overall clinic operations and proactively assist where needed
  • Avoid unnecessary delays and interruptions to ensure smooth workflow
  • Balance clinical and administrative responsibilities while maintaining productivity and attention to detail
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency appropriate for a fast-paced medical environment
  • Adapt positively to scheduling, staffing, operational, and workflow changes
  • Support different Providers, locations, or workflows as needed for operational coverage
  • Complete assigned tasks, follow-up items, and documentation in a timely manner
  • Travel with assigned Mohs Surgeon to designated clinic locations based on surgical schedule

Professionalism & Communication

  • Maintain professional communication and composure during stressful or high-volume situations
  • Demonstrate emotional maturity and professionalism when addressing challenges or conflict
  • Contribute positively to team morale and workplace culture
  • Be reliable, accountable, and consistent in daily responsibilities
  • Treat patients, Providers, and coworkers with professionalism, empathy, and mutual respect
  • Use appropriate medical terminology and professional telephone etiquette
  • Adapt communication style to meet patient needs and level of understanding
  • Remain actively engaged in assigned responsibilities throughout the workday

Training & Development

  • Complete all required onboarding, compliance, and training modules within designated timelines
  • Participate in ongoing education, team meetings, and mandatory training sessions
  • Demonstrate initiative in learning Suncoast workflows, systems, and clinical protocols
  • Utilize training resources, EMR training environments, and educational tools provided by the organization
  • Maintain required certifications and competencies for the role

Legal & Compliance Responsibilities

  • Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate documentation practices
  • Release patient information only in accordance with company policy and applicable laws
  • Practice within the scope of education, certification, training, and individual competency
  • Conduct oneself in accordance with the Suncoast Employee Handbook and company policies
  • Maintain awareness of current healthcare regulations and compliance standards

Qualifications & Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Medical Assistant diploma/certification preferred
  • Dermatology and/or surgical assisting experience preferred, but not required
  • Experience with EMR systems and medical office workflows preferred
  • Strong customer service and communication skills required
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
  • Ability to travel between clinic locations regularly

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

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