The Mohs Surgery Medical Assistant supports the surgeon during procedures, maintains a sterile environment, and provides post-operative patient care. They are also responsible for processing pathology specimens, managing clinical documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of recent experience in a dermatology or surgical setting. Professional certifications such as CMA, RMA, LVN, or LPN are preferred.
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Job description
Overview
The Mohs Surgery Medical Assistant plays a key role in supporting 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, and documentation.
The Mohs Surgery Medical Assistant is also responsible for maintaining surgical instruments, processing pathology specimens, and ensuring compliance with clinic policies and regulatory standards.
Additionally, this role may require cross-training in the Mohs laboratory to assist with tissue processing as needed.
Here are just a few things we offer: Access to health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay Company paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only) Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only) Access to additional life insurance Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian 401K with employer contribution Profit sharing Employee discounts And much more!
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.
Pathology log management: Act as liaison between physician and patient to deliver of pathology results and to complete communication documentation according to protocol
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Employee discounts
Holiday pay
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Health savings account
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Critical illness insurance
Profit sharing
401k with employer contribution
Cancer guardian insurance
Compliance &
Documentation: Records required information in compliance logs (pathology, biopsy, laboratory, temperature). Adhere and maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards. Completes 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. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience: 1+ years of recent experience in a dermatology or surgical setting preferred.
Certifications
CMA,
RMA,
LVN,
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 other clinic locations as needed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to stand for extended periods and move efficiently in a surgical setting. Ability to lift and transport supplies up to 25 lbs. Ability to operate all necessary job-related office and medical equipment. Ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them. Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact hr@forefrontderm.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
