MOHS Medical Assistant - Denver, CO

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery • Greenwood Village, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cara Mia Dermatology is seeking a Mohs Medical Assistant to support patients and the clinical team throughout the Mohs surgery experience. The role involves hands-on patient care and assisting the Mohs surgeon and clinical team during surgery and other dermatologic procedures. The Medical Assistant helps patients feel informed, comfortable, and well cared for in a fast-paced clinical environment, while maintaining accurate records, supporting sterile technique, and helping keep the surgical schedule running efficiently. The position may occasionally require travel to sister clinic locations for support or coverage; eligible mileage for approved travel outside the employee’s designated home location is reimbursed under company policy. Other clinical and administrative duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Customer service and patient-facing experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and comfort using electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to learn and understand medical terminology, vital signs, surgical workflows, and dermatology-specific clinical procedures.
• Ability to follow sterile technique, infection-control procedures, and established clinical protocols.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused surgical environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Dependable, professional, compassionate, and committed to providing an excellent patient experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of dermatology, Mohs surgery, surgical, or procedural clinical experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant certificate of completion or diploma from a medical vocational program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for Mohs surgery, examinations, treatments, and other dermatologic procedures.
• Obtain and update patient medical histories, medications, allergies, and other relevant clinical information.
• Accurately document patient and surgical information and clinical updates in the medical record.
• Prepare Mohs surgical and procedure rooms, ensuring instruments, equipment, medications, and supplies are available.
• Assist the provider during Mohs surgery, wound repair, biopsies, excisions, and other in-office dermatologic procedures within the scope of the Medical Assistant role.
• Maintain sterile fields and support appropriate sterile technique during surgical procedures.
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare instruments and equipment in accordance with infection-control and clinical protocols.
• Assist with labeling, handling, and transporting tissue specimens in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with wound care, dressings, and post-procedure care as directed by the provider.
• Provide provider-directed wound care instructions, post-operative education, and follow-up information to patients.
• Monitor patients during their visits and communicate questions, concerns, or changes in condition to the appropriate clinical team member.
• Help maintain efficient patient flow throughout the Mohs surgery schedule, including supporting patients attending extended staged procedures.
• Collaborate with Mohs surgeons, providers, and team members to support an excellent patient experience.
• Occasionally travel to sister clinic locations when additional support or coverage is needed.
• Perform other clinical and administrative duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Career advancement and professional growth opportunities.
• Paid holidays, vacation, floating holiday, and personal time off.
• Medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Up to 40% off products and cosmetic procedures.
• 401(k) matching.
• Eligible mileage reimbursement for approved travel outside the employee’s designated home location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed