Mohs Medical Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Medical Assistant to join our growing dermatology and Mohs surgery team in Macedonia, OH. This role provides critical support in surgical procedures, patient care, and administrative workflows. 

• Escort patients to exam rooms, verify reason for visit, and obtain vitals and histories.
• Prepare exam and procedure rooms between patients; restock supplies and sterilize instruments.
• Assist providers with Mohs procedures, including sterile tray setup, specimen handling, suture removal, and wound care.
• Educate patients on pre/post-op care and instructions.
• Chart patient encounters and complete required forms in EMR (ModMed EMA preferred).
• Take manual inventory of back-office supplies; track expiration dates and reorders.
• Hemostasis support
• Administer local anesthesia as appropriate and requested per provider

• Prepare specimens for in-house or external lab processing; complete requisitions and submit results to providers.
• Schedule diagnostic testing and facilitate referrals by coordinating appointments and provider communication.
• Contact pharmacies regarding prescription authorizations and communicate with patients regarding lab and test results.
• Pre-certify medications and referrals by working with insurance payers and documenting pre-auth status.

• Straighten and disinfect exam rooms and laboratory areas.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all patient interactions.
• Communicate effectively with providers and office management about clinic operations.
• Assist with phone triage and consultations as directed by provider

• Demonstrated ability in taking patient vitals, injection/immunization procedures, charting and documentation, exam room preparation, infectious waste handling, sterile techniques and routine lab procedures and collection
• Oral communication skills needed to develop patient rapport, discuss orders with patients, patient's family, and pharmacies
• Written communication skills necessary for charting and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability in handling patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work with peers in a team situation
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Licensed medical assistant or further nursing degree
• Minimum of one year of previous experience in dermatology medical office preferred
• Experience utilizing Modernizing Medicine / EMA Electronic Medical Record (EMR) highly preferred.

At Optima Dermatology, our mission to revolutionize skin care is made possible by our world class team that is highly engaged, mission-driven, and inspired to set the new standard in dermatology. We are growing rapidly and looking for key team members who believe in our mission and want to make a difference in the lives of our patients. We foster a collaborative environment that is fun and hardworking and promise you will work alongside amazing colleagues you are proud to call your teammates.