Medical Assistant - Mohs

Fairfield Dermatology; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k)

Profit sharing

Retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fairfield Dermatology is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to join our Mohs surgery team in Connecticut. The ideal candidate will have experience in dermatology or surgical settings, understand sterile techniques, and possess excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, assisting during procedures, and providing patient education. Benefits include employee discounts, 401(k), and health insurance. The role requires 37.5 hours per week, with Saturday availability on a rotating basis.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients for Mohs surgery, obtaining medical history and surgical consents.
• Set up and maintain sterile fields for Mohs procedures.
• Assist the Mohs surgeon during procedures, providing intraoperative support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient-first mindset

Sterile technique knowledge

EMR systems experience

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

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

• 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)