MA/Mohs Tech Float

Vanguard Skin Specialists•Colorado Springs, CO

8d•$21 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Join one of the Gazette’s Best Workplaces six years in a row and one of the top 150 workplaces in Colorado by the Denver Post for the last five years. Vanguard Skin Specialists is a dermatology and plastic surgery practice serving communities in southern Colorado. Our mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. This mission drives everything we do from opening offices in underserved areas to sponsoring humanitarian projects to volunteering locally and abroad, and we believe delivering exceptional medical care requires investing in an extraordinary team and work environment. “We make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and the world.” -- This is our mission and it is the motivation behind what we do. We are seeking a Front Office/Back Office Medical Assistant/Mohs Tech who shares this motivation and will help create an exceptional patient experience. Who We Are: We are a multi-provider medical practice with a set of operating principle that guide us -- excellence in patient care , one-team mentality , making a positive impact in this world . We believe we are the best at what we do. We are fanatical about providing the best patient care without compromise . Our teams, come in early and stay late to ensure patient concerns are addressed and our schedule is fully optimized for our patients and providers. We take care of our patients the way we would want our children, parents, and grandparents cared for. We work long, challenging days to make this happen. We expect you to help us sustain this level of excellent care . We run a remarkably efficient and busy clinic . You will need to juggle many tasks while maintaining efficiency and ensuring all the small details are accounted for. Super human organization and attention to detail is a must. We operate as one team . Our patients and your team members will count on you to be here, every single day, on time. If you have ever worked in a team environment, you understand how important that dedication is to your team , as well as to your personal success . We believe it is possible to change the world. We give generously of our time and resources locally and around the world . Job and Ideal Candidate: This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of providers across Vanguard's dermatology and Mohs surgery practices. Team members in this position will support multiple physicians, including our three fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons, while developing expertise in both Medical Assistant and Mohs Technician responsibilities. No two days look exactly the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to develop expertise in both clinical and surgical dermatology. The successful candidate is highly organized, adaptable, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience while supporting providers across multiple areas of the practice. The main focus of this role is covering as a surgical medical assistant and Mohs tech. Additional float time hours may be spent as a general medical assistant or in administrative areas such as scheduling, surgery scheduling, or referrals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science (biology, chemistry, etc.) from an accredited 4-year university, or equivalent laboratory certification, such as MLT or histotechnician
Proven track record of working well on teams and delivering excellence.
Excellent verbal and written skills required.
Alignment with the values and mission of Vanguard Skin Specialists.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Escorts patients to exam room, takes detailed medical history, documents medications, and confirms reason for visit.
Takes vitals as needed.
Documents appropriately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Communicates patient reason for visit and medical summary to medical providers accurately and efficiently in preparation for exam.
Acts as chaperone for the provider examination.
Scribes during the visit, accurately documenting areas examined, notable findings, treatment plan, recommended medications, and recommended procedures.
Assists providers in dermatology/plastic surgery specific procedures including administering local anesthesia, blotting during surgeries/biopsies, cutting suture, and bandaging post-procedure.
Speaks with patients over the phone as directed regarding biopsy results, medication prior authorization status, and other patient questions and concerns.
Documents calls and prior authorizations in the EMR.
Will cut tissue on a cryostat and prepare slides during our Mohs surgery clinics, providing high-quality slides with consistency
The position requires excellent organization skills and efficiency