Medical Assistant - Mohs

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and thriving dermatology practice in Richmond, VA. This private medical group is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist our Mohs Micrographic Surgeon and Dermatologist in all surgical procedures as well as patient exams. The successful candidate will be empathetic, energetic, and compassionate. The Medical Assistant will help manage patient flow, assist with patient care, function as an integral part of the team, provide unparalleled customer service, and tackle all tasks with the utmost professionalism.

Applicants must be a team player and have the ability to multi-task. This position will be required to:

• Greet, escort and prepare patients for physician visits/procedures and update their medical histories in the EMR.
• Assist physician with patient exams and all surgical procedures.
• Obtain medical histories, take blood pressure, administer medications, remove sutures, bandage wounds, provide patient instructions, etc.
• Responsible for handling, cleaning, packaging, sterilizing and maintenance of instruments and operating room equipment used in surgical procedures while adhering to OSHA guidelines.
• Complete daily statistical data and provide yearly totals (e.g., infection rates).
• Act as laboratory assistant as necessary, assisting with cover-slipping of microscope slides.
• Stock and clean exam and procedure room tables.
• Address all phone messages in a timely manner following proper procedures.
• Obtain pre-authorizations and referrals as needed for medications, treatments and procedures.
• Adhere to procedures for processing and tracking pathological specimens and other diagnostic testing.
• Perform other duties as requested

Applicants must have:

• Minimum 1 year working in a medical setting, physician practice preferred, however not required
• Working Knowledge of OSHA standards for laboratories and a medical practice
• Strong computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• Outgoing and friendly personality
• Professional demeanor
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work well with fellow employees
• Ability to recognize the needs of patients and co-workers and respond to situations and questions without prompting

This practice offers outstanding benefits and works weekdays only.