Mohs Medical Assistant - Chesterfield, Glen Carbon (Full Time)

About the position

Schweiger Dermatology Group is seeking a Full-Time Mohs Medical Assistant for our Chesterfield and Glen Carbon Offices. The Mohs Medical Assistant is responsible for performing the highest quality of medical, surgical, clinical, and clerical tasks in a medical setting. Previous healthcare experience is required. The position requires availability Monday through Friday within operating hours of 7am-4pm, with open flexibility to help cover in a team environment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere that enhances the quality of service and care offered to patients and for respective provider.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of all standard operating protocol and policies that pertain to the clinical department.
• Have thorough knowledge of all clinical treatments to appropriately care for the patient’s needs.
• Proficient in pre-care and post-care treatment instructions.
• Fully understands provider to patient flow and anticipates provider’s next steps to the best of their ability.
• Check all equipment at the beginning of each shift and maintain all treatment rooms.
• Perform inventory responsibilities and stocking of supplies and equipment as requested.
• Complete all SDGU and required training and continued education opportunities within the allotted time frame.
• Assist the physician in Mohs surgery, medical, cosmetic, allergy, and/or laser procedures.
• Preps surgical/exam rooms for all procedures and properly cleans exam rooms after every visit.
• Properly assists provider in recording prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorization, obtaining consents, and/or procedures within established guidelines.
• Take payments, book follow-up visits, and track inventory used during visit as needed/requested.
• Learn and adhere to new workflows including Klara paperwork, patient notifications, and patient messaging.
• Keep the office clean and remove waste.
• Assist in covering the front desk or greeter role when office needs.
• Working knowledge and application of HIPAA & OSHA compliance.
• May be asked to do additional tasks for office and patient care when working in office as needed.

Requirements

• Previous healthcare experience required.
• Prior experience working in an outpatient surgery clinical environment strongly preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certified strongly encouraged.
• Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems preferred.
• If in allergy field and/or office, experience with allergy testing (skin prick, patch, and spirometry) preferred.
• Must be computer savvy and familiar with Outlook.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent patient relations and customer services skills.
• Strong follow up skills and ownership/accountability.
• Must be professional, reliable, and dedicated employee.
• Open availability to work during office and/or scheduled hours.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA & OSHA compliance.

Benefits

• Medical (TeleHealth included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date for full-time employees.
• 401K after 30 days of employment for full-time employees.
• Your birthday is an additional personal holiday.
• Company Sponsored Short Term Disability.
• Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters.
• Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire for part-time employees.
• 401K after 30 days of employment for part-time employees.
• Employee discounts on Schweiger Dermatology Group skin care products & cosmetic services.