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