Mohs Histotech Medical Assistant – Dermatology Team

Optima Dermatology; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Optima Dermatology is seeking an experienced Mohs Histotech to join our dermatology group in Milford, OH. The role blends Mohs histology support with clinical assistant duties in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Ideal candidates have Mohs experience, Medical Assistant credentials, and familiarity with EMA EMR. Collaboration with a surgical team is essential to ensure patient safety and quality specimen handling.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified Medical Assistant; nursing degree or other applicable clinical education may also be considered.
• Minimum of one year of medical assistant experience; dermatology experience strongly preferred.
• Prior Mohs experience preferred.
• Experience with Modernizing Medicine / EMA EMR highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform patient intake, vital signs, injections/local anesthesia support, clinical documentation, exam room preparation, sterile techniques, specimen handling, and routine clinical procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish rapport with patients, families, providers, and coworkers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately handle patient information, specimens, slides, and laboratory documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly technical, and surgical environment.
• Critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently with appropriate direction.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, bloodborne pathogens, standard precautions, and chemical safety preferred.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary to safely handle specimens, slides, cryostat equipment, and other laboratory instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, verify reason for visit, and obtain vital signs and medical histories.
• Prepare exam and procedure rooms before and between patients; restock supplies and maintain a clean, organized environment.
• Assist the Mohs surgeon with procedures, including sterile tray setup, specimen handling, hemostasis, suture removal, and wound care.
• Administer local anesthesia as directed and within the scope of applicable licensure/certification.
• Provide patients with pre- and post-operative instructions and reinforce provider recommendations.
• Assist with patient flow and other clinical duties as needed to support efficient daily operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Manual dexterity

Fast-paced environment

Patient intake

Education

Licensed or certified Medical Assistant; nursing degree or other applicable clinical education

1+ year medical assistant experience; dermatology preferred

EMR (Modernizing Medicine / EMA) experience

Histotech educational/training requirements met

Tools

EMA EMR

Laboratory instrumentation knowledge

Job description

Optima Dermatology is seeking an experienced Mohs Histotech to join our dermatology group in Milford, OH. The role blends Mohs histology support with clinical assistant duties in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Ideal candidates have Mohs experience, Medical Assistant credentials, and familiarity with EMA EMR. Collaboration with a surgical team is essential to ensure patient safety and quality specimen handling.