MA/Mohs Tech Float

VANGUARD SKIN SPECIALISTS•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•$21 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Vanguard Skin Specialists is seeking a Front Office/Back Office Medical Assistant/Mohs Tech who shares their mission of making a positive impact on patients, the community, and the world. 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 three fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons, while developing expertise in both Medical Assistant and Mohs Technician responsibilities. This role is ideal 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.