Dermatology Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Customer service and patient-facing experience is 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 stay organized and attentive to detail while supporting multiple stages of patient care.
• Ability to thrive 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.
• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of dermatology, Mohs surgery, surgical, or procedural clinical experience is preferred.
• Medical Assistant certificate of completion or diploma from a medical vocational program is preferred.
• Previous experience assisting with Mohs surgery, dermatologic surgery, minor surgical procedures, or wound care is strongly 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.
• Document patient and surgical information and clinical updates in the medical record.
• Obtain and record vital signs as appropriate.
• Prepare Mohs surgical and procedure rooms and ensure 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 Medical Assistant role's scope.
• Maintain sterile fields and support appropriate sterile technique during surgical procedures.
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare instruments and equipment according to infection-control and clinical protocols.
• Label, handle, and transport tissue specimens according to established procedures.
• Prepare patients for local anesthesia and procedures as directed by the provider.
• 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.
• Monitor patients throughout their visit 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.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and help complete required procedural documentation.
• Follow clinical, surgical, safety, infection-control, and patient privacy standards.
• Collaborate with Mohs surgeons, providers, and fellow team members to support a positive 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 benefit offerings for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Up to 40% off products and cosmetic procedures.
• 401(k) matching.
• Collaborative, patient-focused team environment.
• Opportunity to develop clinical and surgical skills while building a career in dermatology.
• Eligible mileage for approved travel outside the employee’s designated home location is reimbursed in accordance with company policy.