What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mohs Medical Assistant position at optimadermatologycareers?
Multi-site Dermatology Group Seeks Medical Assistant
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Medical Assistant to join our growing dermatology and Mohs surgery team in Macedonia, OH. This role provides critical support in surgical procedures, patient care, and administrative workflows.
Location: 8183 Golden Link Blvd, Macedonia, OH 44067
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical & Surgical Duties (including but not limited to):
- Escort patients to exam rooms, verify reason for visit, and obtain vitals and histories.
- Prepare exam and procedure rooms between patients; restock supplies and sterilize instruments.
- Assist providers with Mohs procedures, including sterile tray setup, specimen handling, suture removal, and wound care.
- Educate patients on pre/post-op care and instructions.
- Chart patient encounters and complete required forms in EMR (ModMed EMA preferred).
- Take manual inventory of back-office supplies; track expiration dates and reorders.
- Hemostasis support
- Administer local anesthesia as appropriate and requested per provider
Lab, Diagnostic, and Referral Support:
- Prepare specimens for in-house or external lab processing; complete requisitions and submit results to providers.
- Schedule diagnostic testing and facilitate referrals by coordinating appointments and provider communication.
- Contact pharmacies regarding prescription authorizations and communicate with patients regarding lab and test results.
- Pre-certify medications and referrals by working with insurance payers and documenting pre-auth status.
General Administrative Support:
- Straighten and disinfect exam rooms and laboratory areas.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all patient interactions.
- Communicate effectively with providers and office management about clinic operations.
- Assist with phone triage and consultations as directed by provider
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability in taking patient vitals, injection/immunization procedures, charting and documentation, exam room preparation, infectious waste handling, sterile techniques and routine lab procedures and collection
- Oral communication skills needed to develop patient rapport, discuss orders with patients, patient's family, and pharmacies
- Written communication skills necessary for charting and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability in handling patient confidentiality.
- Ability to work with peers in a team situation
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Licensed medical assistant or further nursing degree
- Minimum of one year of previous experience in dermatology medical office preferred
- Experience utilizing Modernizing Medicine / EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR) highly preferred.
Compensation
The position will offer competitive compensation. In addition, it will offer the personal reward associated with transforming our patients’ lives and building the most defensible healthcare services platform in the country.
Benefits
Our benefits include generous health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
About Optima Dermatology
At Optima Dermatology, our mission to revolutionize skin care is made possible by our world class team that is highly engaged, mission-driven, and inspired to set the new standard in dermatology. We are growing rapidly and looking for key team members who believe in our mission and want to make a difference in the lives of our patients. We foster a collaborative environment that is fun and hardworking and promise you will work alongside amazing colleagues you are proud to call your teammates.