Medical Assistant - Mohs

We are a well-established medical and cosmetic dermatology private practice seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, and dependable Medical Assistant to support our Mohs surgery team. Our practice is fast-paced and patient-centered, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional clinical care and an outstanding surgical experience.

This role requires a proactive team player who thrives in a procedural setting, maintains strict attention to sterile technique, and provides compassionate support to patients throughout their surgical journey.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and room patients for Mohs surgery, accurately obtaining and documenting medical history, medications, allergies, and surgical consents.
• Set up and maintain sterile fields for Mohs procedures, ensuring all instruments, supplies, and equipment are properly prepared.
• Assist the Mohs surgeon during procedures, including tissue processing coordination, patient positioning, and intraoperative support.
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient education, including wound care instructions and expectations for healing and follow-up.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, and assist with closures as directed by the provider.
• Label, handle, and transport surgical specimens in coordination with the histology lab, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Monitor patient flow throughout the Mohs stages, ensuring efficiency while maintaining a high level of patient care and communication.
• Serve as a medical scribe when needed, documenting procedural details, stages, and treatment plans in the EMR.
• Maintain surgical suites by cleaning, sterilizing, and restocking supplies in accordance with infection control standards.
• Monitor inventory for surgical and clinical supplies and communicate needs proactively.
• Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols, with a strong focus on sterile technique and patient safety.
• Support a calm, reassuring environment for patients undergoing surgical procedures.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in dermatology or a surgical setting required; Mohs experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of sterile technique and surgical assisting.
• Experience with EMR systems required; EMA/ModMed experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a high-volume environment.
• Strong communication skills and a patient-first mindset.

Schedule:

• Expected hours: 37.5 per week
• Saturday availability (8:00 AM 11:30 AM) required on a rotating basis (typically no more than once per month)

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)
• Mohs or surgical dermatology experience (Required)

License/Certification:

• Medical Assistant Certification (Preferred)