Medical Assistant - Lake Wales Location

Florida Dermatology And Skin Cancer Centers•Lake Wales, FL

About The Position

Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers is seeking an experienced, motivated Medical Assistant to support general dermatology and Mohs surgery in a hands-on, multi-location role. The position serves multiple offices in the area, including the Inverness, Crystal River, Lady Lake, and Wildwood offices; flexibility and travel between locations as needed are essential. The Medical Assistant supports providers with patient care and procedures, including Mohs surgery preparation and assistance, maintains a sterile environment, handles and labels specimens, provides wound care and patient education as directed, and documents care in electronic medical record systems. The role also involves cleaning, disinfecting, and restocking clinical areas; supporting clinic administration and patient flow; and collaborating with providers, medical assistants, and front-office staff. The successful candidate is dependable, attentive to detail, professional, committed to patient confidentiality and quality care, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced clinical environment. Overtime may be needed.

Requirements

Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
Experience assisting with surgical procedures or Mohs surgery is relevant to the role.
Strong understanding of patient service principles and commitment to quality care.
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Excellent attention to detail and patient-care skills.
Dependability, flexibility, and willingness to travel between locations as needed.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Professionalism and ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting with surgical procedures or Mohs surgery.

Responsibilities

Assist providers with general dermatology patient care and procedures.
Assist with Mohs surgery, including surgical preparation, room setup, assisting the doctor during the procedure, patient care, and maintaining a sterile environment.
Handle specimens and label them properly.
Provide wound care and patient education as directed.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical record systems.
Clean, disinfect, and restock clinical areas.
Follow OSHA, infection-control, and company safety standards.
Collaborate with providers, medical assistants, and front-office staff.
Travel with the clinical team between multiple office locations.
Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
Perform intake assessments and record medical histories.
Provide medical administrative support, including scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.