Mohs Medical Assistant - Lecanto & Ocala

Suncoast Skin Solutions•Lecanto, FL

1d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

To assist the Provider in providing the utmost direct/indirect quality care to patients with the end goal of making patients feel as if they are family.

Requirements

High school diploma, AA degree or higher.
Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills.
EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
High school or equivalent (Required)

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant diploma and certification preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist Mohs Surgeons with surgical procedures, sterile setup, and patient preparation
Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields, instruments, and procedure trays
Assist with surgical closures, bandaging, suture removal, and wound care education
Maintain surgical, medication, and supply inventories and communicate ordering needs appropriately
Educate patients on post-operative care instructions as directed by the Provider
Coordinate and transport necessary supplies, equipment, and materials between assigned clinic locations, as needed
Prepare and maintain examination and treatment rooms
Assist Providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments
Obtain and document patient medical history, vitals, and clinical information accurately within the EMR
Collect, label, and process specimens appropriately
Perform diagnostic testing, as applicable
Prepare and administer medications as directed by Providers (excluding controlled substances)
Process prescriptions and medication refill requests per Provider instructions
Initiate and process prior authorizations as assigned
Process incoming voicemails, messages, tasks, and faxes within expected timeframes
Monitor expiration dates and properly discard expired medications or samples
Maintain infection control and aseptic technique standards
Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain required logs
Assist with cleaning, organization, and overall maintenance of clinical areas
Follow OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA, and company compliance standards at all times
Demonstrates initiative and responsibility
Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus
Adheres to ethical principles
Adapts to change
Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education
Recognizes and respects cultural diversity
Adapts communication to individual’s ability to understand
Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette
Uses medical terminology appropriately
Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect
Projects a professional manner and image
Consistent attendance and punctuality
Adherence to time clock procedures
Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately
Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information
Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities
Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s Employee Handbook.
Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA