Medical Assistant - MOHS

Forefront Dermatology; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Mohs Surgery Medical Assistant, where you'll support the Mohs Surgeon during procedures and ensure a smooth workflow. This full-time position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to assist in patient care, and qualifications in dermatology. You'll enjoy benefits such as health insurance, PTO, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with $500 matching contribution

Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay

Company paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only)

401K with employer contribution

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in dermatology or surgical setting preferred.
• CMA, RMA, LVN, LPN preferred.
• Experience with sterile techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Mohs surgeon during procedures.
• Prepare exam and procedure rooms for surgeries.
• Provide wound care instructions to patients.

Skills

Organizational

Communication

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office

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.

Schedule and Location

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: This is a travel position between St. Peters, MO and Webster Groves, MO:

• Monday & Tuesday: St. Peters
• Wednesday & Thursday: Webster Groves
• Occasional Fridays during the cooler months

Benefits

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with $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 visits, ensuring proper setup of 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 medical history, consent forms, surgical photographs, and pre-procedure concerns.
• Provide wound care instructions and educate patients on post-procedure expectations.
• Process tissue specimens for pathology evaluation according to protocol.
• Ensure proper documentation of procedures, medications, and follow-up in the EMR system.

Administrative & Patient Support Duties

• Schedule pre- and post-operative appointments and assist with patient inquiries.
• Confirm insurance coverage and obtain prior authorizations if required.
• Complete patient charting and documentation accurately.
• Manage pathology logs and act as liaison for pathology results delivery and communication.

Compliance & Documentation

• Record required information in compliance logs (pathology, biopsy, laboratory, temperature).
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards.
• Complete mandatory compliance training.

Cross-Training & Additional Responsibilities

• May cross-train in the Mohs laboratory for histotechnology components, as allowed by state CLIA requirements.
• May cross-train in General and Cosmetic Dermatology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience: 1-2 years in dermatology or surgical setting preferred.
• Certifications: CMA, RMA, LVN, LPN preferred.
• Technical Skills: Experience with EMR systems, sterile techniques, and proficiency in MS Office.
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational, communication, multitasking skills, and professionalism.

Travel: Willing to travel to other clinic locations as needed.

Physical Demands

• Stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs, operate medical equipment, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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