Dermatology Medical Assistant — Mohs Surgery Support

Actalent; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Medical Assistant for a dermatology practice focused on Mohs surgery in Portsmouth, NH. This role emphasizes direct patient care, meticulous documentation, and collaboration with Mohs surgeons and providers.

The position offers opportunities to develop specialized skills in dermatology and histotechnology, with cross-training in Mohs laboratory tasks and general dermatology areas to support a busy clinic. Onsite work with a structured, compliant environment is provided.

Qualifications

• 12 years of recent experience in a dermatology or surgical setting preferred.
• Medical Assistant (MA) certification preferred.
• Experience in dermatology or Mohs surgery is an advantage.
• Familiarity with MIPS and related documentation is beneficial.
• Willingness to cross-train in Mohs laboratory histotechnology tasks within CLIA guidelines.
• Willingness to cross-train in general/cosmetic dermatology to support a wide range of patient services.
• Experience with multiple EMR systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam and procedure rooms for Mohs micrographic surgery and other dermatology visits, ensuring proper setup and efficient clinic flow.
• Assist the Mohs surgeon during all stages of the procedure, including preoperative care, tissue preparation, hemostasis, wound closure, and postoperative care.
• Perform patient intake by 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 to support recovery.
• Process and handle tissue specimens for pathology evaluation according to protocols.
• Document procedures, medications, MIPS-related information, and follow-up instructions in the EMR.
• Schedule pre- and post-operative appointments and respond to patient inquiries.
• Confirm insurance coverage and obtain prior authorizations when required.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records and pathology communication per protocol.
• Cross-train in Mohs lab histotechnology and in general dermatology to support operations.

Skills

Medical assisting

Medical terminology

Room preparation

Surgical assistance

EMR systems

Charting accuracy

Pathology handling

OSHA/HIPAA

Patient education

Organization

Education

Medical Assistant (MA) certification preferred

Tools

NextGen/EMA EMR systems

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Medical Assistant for a dermatology practice focused on Mohs surgery in Portsmouth, NH. This role emphasizes direct patient care, meticulous documentation, and collaboration with Mohs surgeons and providers.

The position offers opportunities to develop specialized skills in dermatology and histotechnology, with cross-training in Mohs laboratory tasks and general dermatology areas to support a busy clinic. Onsite work with a structured, compliant environment is provided.