Mohs Medical Assistant (New Port Richey, FL)

Anne Arundel Dermatology•Tarpon Springs, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Anne Arundel Dermatology is seeking a detail-oriented Mohs Medical Assistant to work at its Academic Alliance in Dermatology practice in Tarpon Springs and New Port Richey, Florida. The role works directly with a Mohs surgeon to assist with Mohs surgery procedures, manage patient intake, handle tissue specimens, and provide post-operative wound care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The position supports surgical procedures and clinic operations, including sterile preparation, anesthesia preparation under direct clinical supervision, specimen processing and tracking, patient education, clinical documentation, and instrument sterilization. The practice offers hands-on training and opportunities for long-term career growth. Benefits are offered to employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Requirements

At least 1 year of recent experience as a Medical Assistant, Surgical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or in a similar clinical patient care setting is preferred.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, infection control standards, and clinical safety protocols.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, providers, and team members.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Surgical Technology program is preferred; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a pre-medical, pre-physician assistant, or related healthcare field is preferred.
CPR certification is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Dermatology, Mohs surgery, or other surgical experience.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or CPR certification.
Interest in learning dermatology and expanding clinical skills.
Ability to build patient relationships, work in a fast-paced team environment, be proactive and dependable, and contribute where needed.

Responsibilities

Assist the Mohs surgeon during surgeries and excisions by passing instruments, blotting, and providing suturing support.
Cleanse, disinfect, prepare, and drape surgical sites using sterile techniques; prepare surgical rooms, instruments, and sterile trays.
Prepare local anesthesia syringes for provider administration under direct clinical supervision.
Collect, label, and process pathology specimens; maintain accurate pathology logs and route specimens to labs based on patient insurance requirements.
Escort patients to exam rooms, collect histories, take vital signs, complete pre-operative screenings, obtain consent forms, and answer patient questions.
Apply surgical bandages and explain post-operative wound care instructions to patients and caretakers.
Document patient interactions, surgical stages, and clinical procedures in the EMA EMR system; notify patients of lab and pathology results as directed.
Maintain exam room cleanliness, sterilize instruments using an autoclave, restock clinical supplies, and follow HIPAA and infection control protocols.

Benefits

Medical insurance, effective the first day of the month after start date.
Dental insurance, effective the first day of the month after start date.
Vision insurance, effective the first day of the month after start date.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, effective the first day of the month following hire.
Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children, effective the first day of the month following hire.
Critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage, effective the first day of the month following hire.
Company-provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Retirement savings account.
Employee discount on cosmetic services and products.
Hands-on training and long-term career growth opportunities.