Mohs Medical Assistant - Lecanto & Ocala

Job Title: Mohs Medical Assistant

Position Type: Full Time

Travel: Some travel

Job Description: To assist the Provider in providing the utmost direct/indirect quality care to patients with the end goal of making patients feel as if they are family.

Role and Responsibilities

Clinical and Administrative

• 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 appropriately
• Educate patients on post-operative care instructions as directed by the Provider
• Coordinate and transport necessary 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 document patient medical history, vitals, and clinical information accurately within the EMR
• Collect, label, and process specimens appropriately
• Perform diagnostic testing, as applicable
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by Providers (excluding controlled substances)
• Process prescriptions and medication refill requests per Provider instructions
• Initiate and process prior authorizations as assigned
• Process incoming voicemails, messages, tasks, and faxes within expected timeframes
• Monitor expiration dates and properly discard expired medications or samples
• Maintain infection control and aseptic technique standards
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain required logs
• Assist with cleaning, organization, and overall maintenance of clinical areas
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA, and company compliance standards at all times

Professional

• Demonstrates initiative and responsibility
• Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus
• Adheres to ethical principles
• Time Management
• Adapts to change
• Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education

Communication

• Recognizes and respects cultural diversity
• Adapts communication to individual's ability to understand
• Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette
• Uses medical terminology appropriately
• Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect
• Projects a professional manner and image
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Adherence to time clock procedures

Legal

• Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately
• Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information
• Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities
• Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast's Employee Handbook.
• Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA

Core Competencies

• Efficiency
• Attention to details
• Organized
• Punctual
• Takes initiative, proactive
• Team Player
• Honesty/Integrity
• Flexible
• Calm under pressure
• "A Doer", persistence
• Problem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity
• Analytical skills
• Clear and concise communication/Listening skills
• Quick Learner, Intelligence
• Follow through on commitments
• Enthusiastic, Friendly, Positive attitude
• Openness to advice and constructive criticism
• Strong work ethic

Physical Demands

• Prolonged standing/walking
• Occasional travel
• Multitasking
• Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotation
• Extensive reading, writing, typing required
• Lifting to 25lbs
• Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment
• Transferring and positioning patients

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

High school diploma, AA degree or higher. Medical assistant diploma and certification preferred. Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)