Medical Assistant- MOHs

Golden State Dermatology is a physician-led and owned dermatology group rapidly expanding across California, with over 37 locations. We are a leading medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology group specializing in skin, hair, and nail conditions, Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer, surgical and non-surgical cosmetic skincare, anti-aging, body contouring, and plastic surgery.

Travel Required Between Beverly Hills, Encino and Torrance. 

As a Medical Assistant, you'll get the unique opportunity to partner with providers, guide patients through their treatment, and gain hands-on training with our MOHs pathology team. 

• Preparing exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies. Ensures all treatment rooms are cleaned and stocked at the end of the workday.

• Reviewing patient history, visit reason, medications, and patient understanding of procedures, and making notes in EMA.

• Ensuring MIPS information is consistently and accurately completed in the medical record.

• Assisting dermatology providers during surgical procedures, such as excisions, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic dermatology procedures.

• Cleaning and performing spore testing on the autoclave, following scheduled maintenance, and keeping accurate records.

• Checking the expiration dates on medications and samples, and maintaining records of date checks. Keeping the biopsy book, slides, and pathology reports up to date, and recording results in patient charts.

• Processing prescription refills following established procedures. Ensuring authorization for prescriptions as needed.

• Consistently demonstrates responsibility in managing the pathology and culture log.

• Specimen accessioning, including all manual and electronic data entry.

• Prepare microscopic slides on human tissue for diagnostic purposes, including fixation, embedding, microtomy (using compound embedding medium or frozen sectioning), and mounting.

• Perform histochemical and immunohistochemically stains on a variety of tissues to assist in diagnosis.

• Prepare and maintain all required reagents, including stains, alcohols, and paraffins, according to proper specifications.

• This role will involve substantial multitasking and task management to ensure timely completion of all responsibilities. Additional job duties may be assigned by the Practice Manager based on the practice's needs.

• Your main goal is to ensure exceptional service for our patients, making them feel welcome, comfortable, and well-cared for during their visit. Your attention to detail, compassionate approach, and dedication to patient satisfaction will significantly contribute to the overall success of our clinic.

• Monday- Friday 

Helpful but not required skills to have:

• Customer service skills or a patient-centered mindset

• Previous Dermatology, healthcare, or aesthetics experience 

• Knowledgeable with insurance carriers (i.e., Medicare, commercial, HMO)

• EClinicalWorks, EMA, or other EMR software

Exciting Perks:

• 40% off products and procedures, as well as the ability to participate in free annual injectable events

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Company paid short and long-term disability as well as life insurance

• Safe Harbor 401K matches up to 4%

• Flex spending accounts and commuter benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling for the stresses of everyday life

• Exclusive discounts for theme parks, attractions, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets. 

• Accrued PTO after hire date