MOHS Medical Assistant- Per Diem/Part Time/Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Training & development

Days Required: Tuesdays and Wednesdays( every other week)//Can also work FT as MA for clinic other days
Department: Mohs Micrographic Surgery / Surgical Dermatology
Reports To: Clinical Manager/ Practice Manager
Job Type: Per Diem (Part-time, scheduled weekly) 

Job Summary
We are seeking an efficient, highly skilled Per Diem Mohs Surgery Medical Assistant to join our team every Tuesday and Wednesday . In this specialized role, you will work directly alongside our Mohs Surgeon during multi-stage skin cancer surgeries, reconstructions, and repairs. You will manage the high-velocity workflow of the surgical day, coordinate between patients and the pathology lab, and deliver exceptional surgical care. The ideal candidate has deep experience in a sterile field environment and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume surgical clinic.

Core Responsibilities
Surgical & Clinical Duties

• First Assisting: Act as the primary surgical first assist to the Mohs Surgeon during tumor excisions, tissue layer removals, and complex reconstructions.
• Sterile Field Management: Set up sterile surgical trays, prep patient surgical sites, and maintain strict aseptic technique throughout the day.
• Hemostasis & Bandaging: Assist with surgical hemostasis (electrosurgical units/cautery) and apply precision surgical pressure dressings.
• Tissue Coordination: Properly gross, label, log, and map surgical tissue specimens to hand off immediately to the on-site histology lab technician.
• Patient Scribing: Accurately document surgical margins, stage depths, defect measurements, and closure types in the EHR system in real-time.
• Wound Care & Education: Provide intensive pre- and post-operative instructions, explain emergency bleeding protocols, and handle suture removal visits.
• Instrument Sterilization: Clean, package, and autoclave surgical instruments, ensuring rapid turnover of specialized surgical packs.

Administrative & Per Diem Workflow

• Biopsy Verification: Review and verify previous pathology reports and surgical site markings prior to the patient entering the operating suite.
• Quick Onboarding: Step into the clinic on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with immediate focus, seamlessly blending with the existing core clinical team.
• Post-Op Documentation: Scan and log pathology maps and final reconstruction tracking documents into the patient's electronic medical chart.

Skills and Qualifications
Required Education & Certifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification: Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential.
• Life Support: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.

Experience & Skills

• Mohs Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of dedicated experience in Mohs micrographic surgery or high-volume dermatologic surgery is highly preferred.
• Sterile Technique: Expert knowledge of sterile techniques, surgical instrumentation, and local anesthesia protocols.
• EHR Software: Proficiency with dermatology EHR software (specifically EMA/Modernizing Medicine or Nextech).
• Speed & Stamina: Ability to handle high patient volumes and remain focused during prolonged multi-stage surgical procedures.
• Attributes: Exceptional manual dexterity, a steady hand, strong focus under pressure, and a calm, comforting bedside manner for anxious surgical patients.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time at the surgical table.
• Excellent visual acuity to assist with delicate surgical closures under bright OR lighting.
• Fine motor skills to handle small surgical needles, sutures, scalpel blades, and delicate instruments safely.