Mohs Medical Assistant - Pinellas & Hillsborough (Travel)

Suncoast Skin Solutions•St. Petersburg, FL

9d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Mohs Medical Assistant supports Mohs Surgeons and Dermatologists in providing high-quality patient care and efficient clinic operations. The role involves clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced surgical dermatology environment, with regular travel alongside the assigned Mohs Surgeon to Brandon, Seminole, and Clearwater locations and occasional travel to Citrus County as needed. The position requires professionalism, adaptability, teamwork, strong communication, and active support of surgical workflow and patient experience. The Medical Assistant assists with procedures, sterile setup, patient preparation, wound care, examinations, and treatments; documents patient information in the EMR; handles specimens, medications, prescriptions, prior authorizations, messages, and clinical supplies; and maintains rooms, equipment, inventory, and infection-control standards. The role also supports patient flow and clinic operations, completes required training, maintains confidentiality and compliance, and practices within the scope of individual education, certification, training, and competency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong customer service and communication skills required.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Ability to travel regularly between clinic locations.
Attention to detail, organization, efficiency, and time management.
Initiative, accountability, and follow-through.
Adaptability, flexibility, and a team-oriented mindset.
Professionalism under pressure, a strong work ethic, and problem-solving skills.
Clear professional communication and receptiveness to feedback and coaching.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain required certifications and competencies for the role.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant diploma or certification preferred.
Dermatology and/or surgical assisting experience preferred, but not required.
Experience with EMR systems and medical office workflows 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.
Educate patients on post-operative care as directed by the Provider.
Coordinate and transport 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 accurately document patient medical history, vitals, and clinical information in the EMR.
Collect, label, and process specimens; perform diagnostic testing as applicable.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by Providers, excluding controlled substances.
Process prescriptions and medication refill requests according to Provider instructions.
Initiate and process prior authorizations as assigned.
Process voicemails, messages, tasks, and faxes within expected timeframes.
Monitor medication and sample expiration dates and discard expired items appropriately.
Maintain infection-control and aseptic-technique standards.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain required logs.
Assist with cleaning, organization, and maintenance of clinical areas.
Follow OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA, and company compliance standards.
Support patient flow, room turnover, Provider readiness, patient safety, and quality care throughout clinic operations.
Proactively assist teammates and anticipate Provider and patient needs, including during high-volume operations.
Balance clinical and administrative responsibilities while maintaining productivity and attention to detail.
Adapt to scheduling, staffing, operational, and workflow changes, and support different Providers, locations, or workflows as needed.
Complete assigned tasks, follow-up items, and documentation in a timely manner.
Travel with the assigned Mohs Surgeon to designated clinic locations based on the surgical schedule.
Communicate professionally with patients, Providers, and coworkers, including during stressful or high-volume situations.
Accept coaching and feedback professionally and contribute positively to team morale.
Maintain reliability, accountability, consistent attendance, punctuality, and adherence to scheduling and timekeeping procedures.
Use appropriate medical terminology and telephone etiquette; adapt communication to patient needs and understanding.
Limit personal phone use to approved breaks and emergencies and remain engaged in assigned work.
Complete onboarding, compliance, and training modules within designated timelines; participate in ongoing education, team meetings, and mandatory training.
Learn Suncoast workflows, systems, and clinical protocols using available training resources.
Maintain required certifications and competencies.
Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate documentation; release patient information only as allowed by policy and law.
Practice within the scope of education, certification, training, and competency and comply with the Employee Handbook, company policies, and healthcare regulations.