Mohs Medical Assistant (Austin)

Dermatology Medical Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k with company match

Health, Dental, Vision

Employer HSA contribution

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Central Austin Dermatology and Aesthetics seeks a skilled Mohs Medical Assistant to join our Austin team. You will support physicians during Mohs surgery, prepare tissue samples, and maintain equipment while ensuring patient charts are accurately updated in the EMR system.

We value strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume dermatology setting. This full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Mohs Medical Assistant experience.
• Familiarity with EMR documentation and patient charting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced dermatology setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment during and after Mohs surgery.
• Prepare tissue samples for diagnostic evaluation per protocols.
• Monitor quality control documentation and report variances.
• Maintain all equipment (cryostats, refrigerators, hoods) per protocols.
• Chart patients in the EMR and scribe provider visits.
• Assist physicians with dermatology procedures and instrument autoclave duties.

Skills

Mohs MA experience

EMR familiarity

Scribing notes

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Multitasking

OSHA/HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

MA Certification preferred

Tools

EMR system

Practice management system

Job description

Central Austin Dermatology and Aesthetics is seeking a skilled and dedicated Mohs Medical Assistant to join our team in our Austin offices. This position offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in the field of dermatology providing exceptional patient care and support. We are looking for a team-oriented professional who demonstrates strong clinical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a commitment to compassionate patient care. If you thrive in an energetic, high-volume environment and are passionate about dermatology, we offer an excellent opportunity to continue growing your career alongside an experienced and supportive team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As a Mohs Medical Assistant, you will assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician during and after Mohs surgery.

Essential Functions

• Performs all of the processes to prepare tissue samples (Mohs and frozen sections) for diagnostic evaluation ensuring that all regulations are met and that all productivity and quality standards are met or surpassed.
• Monitors all quality control and quality assurance documentation and reports any variances up to the Histology Manager.
• Monitors collection and pick-up of hazardous waste and forwards all documentation to the Histology Manager.
• Maintains all equipment (cryostats, refrigerators, hoods) according to established protocols.
• Patient charting in an EMR system.
• Scribing visits for providers, dictating notes with providers.
• Logging and maintenance of paths and patient path call backs.
• Entering patient demographics and scheduling patients into practice management system.
• Managing patient charts for prescriptions, diagnosis, medical records, patient correspondence.
• Assist physician with all dermatological procedures.
• Instrument auto-clave duties.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Pursuit or completion of MA Certification preferred.

Experience

• 3 plus years Mohs Medical Assistant experience
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Experience with patient charting (i.e., scribing patient history, doctor’s diagnosis description and treatment plans, including prescriptions and patient instructions into patient chart, in detail)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and well organized
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Knowledgeable of OSHA and HIPAA compliance

Physical Requirements

Must be able to spend a great deal of the day walking, standing, moving and manipulating equipment, as well as lifting and moving objects, equipment and supplies. It is reasonable to anticipate lifting 20-25 pounds in any given day.

Excellent Benefit Package Includes

• Competitive pay
• 401k with company match
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Employer HSA contribution
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Great PTO and Holiday policy