Recognized as part of a workplace named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024, Cara Mia Dermatology is dedicated to delivering high-quality dermatologic, surgical, and aesthetic care while creating an exceptional experience for our patients.
We are currently seeking a Mohs Medical Assistant to join our team. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on patient care, has strong attention to detail, and is interested in supporting patients throughout the Mohs surgery experience. If you’re dependable, patient-focused, comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment, and excited about continuing to grow your skills in dermatology and surgical care, we’d love to meet you.
What We Offer
We believe in supporting our team members both personally and professionally. Our benefits and perks include:
Career advancement and professional growth opportunities
Paid holidays, vacation, floating holiday, and personal time off
Benefits packages including medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and other voluntary benefit offerings for employees working 30+ hours per week
Up to 40% off products and cosmetic procedures
401(k) matching
What You’ll Do
As a Mohs Medical Assistant at Cara Mia Dermatology, you’ll play an important role in supporting our Mohs surgeon and clinical team throughout the surgical process while helping ensure patients feel informed, comfortable, and well cared for during their visit.
Your responsibilities may include:
Rooming patients and preparing them for Mohs surgery, examinations, treatments, and other dermatologic procedures
Obtaining and updating patient medical histories, medications, allergies, and other relevant clinical information
Accurately documenting patient information, surgical information, and clinical updates in the medical record
Preparing Mohs surgical and procedure rooms and ensuring appropriate instruments, equipment, medications, and supplies are available
Assisting the provider during Mohs surgery, wound repair, biopsies, excisions, and other in-office dermatologic procedures within the scope of the Medical Assistant role
Maintaining sterile fields and supporting appropriate sterile technique during surgical procedures
Cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing instruments and equipment in accordance with established infection-control and clinical protocols
Assisting with the appropriate labeling, handling, and transport of tissue specimens in accordance with established procedures
Assisting with wound care, dressings, and post-procedure care as directed by the provider
Providing patients with provider-directed wound care instructions, post-operative education, and follow-up information
Monitoring patients throughout their visit and communicating questions, concerns, or changes in patient condition to the appropriate clinical team member
Helping maintain efficient patient flow throughout the Mohs surgery schedule, including supporting patients who may be in the clinic for an extended period during staged procedures
Working collaboratively with Mohs surgeons, providers, and fellow team members to support an excellent patient experience
Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to sister clinic locations when additional support or coverage is needed. Eligible mileage for approved travel outside of the employee’s designated home location will be reimbursed in accordance with applicable company policy.
Performing other clinical and administrative duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting patients through surgical procedures. The ideal candidate takes pride in providing excellent care, works well as part of a clinical team, and understands the importance of accuracy, organization, and patient communication in a surgical setting.
Qualifications include:
Customer service and patient-facing experience required
Strong communication and…