As a Clinical Team Member at the Ohio Skin Center you will be responsible for providing medical and administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office. You will support the team and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam, surgery and treatment
• Interview surgery patients to obtain medical information
• Show patients to examination rooms, procedure rooms or operative rooms, and prepare them for the physician
• Review a surgical informed consent with the patient prior to their procedure
• Record patients’ medical history, medications, allergies, and test results in an Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Set up a sterile surgical tray
• Assist the physician during surgery while maintaining sterile field
• Assist surgeon during cauterization
• Properly numb a patient’s skin using local anesthetics as directed by the physician
• Collect tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
• Explain surgical/treatment procedures, medications
• Explain wound care instructions and physicians’ instructions to patients
• Know how to clean surgical instruments, wrap them in sterile packs, and place them in an autoclave
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms organized, neat, and clean
• Responsible for cleaning room and medical equipment in between each patient and at the end of the day
• Correctly disposes of infection waste and biohazard materials
• Have basic medical and surgical knowledge as it relates to Dermatology and Mohs surgery
• Know the different types of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, other) and how they pertain to Mohs surgery vs excision
• Change dressings on wounds and can place a good pressure bandage after Mohs or excisions
• Know how to place steri-strips
• Perform accurate documentation of all procedures in a timely manner. Input information efficiently into the EHR (we currently use Modernizing Medicine - EMA)
• Know how to operate an oxygen tank, oxygen mask and nasal cannula
• Adhere to all policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities

- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical Assistant in a critical care or acute care setting
- Experience working in an ambulatory surgery center is preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomical systems
- Familiarity with infection control protocols and aseptic technique

Skills:

- Strong analytical skills to assess patient needs and assist surgeons during procedures
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with the surgical team and provide patient education
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and adherence to surgical protocols

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience for consideration.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person