Mohs Surgical Assistant

Job Summary:

The MOHS Medical Assistant will help perform dermatologic procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance under the supervision of their Provider and Clinical Supervisor. This position will be responsible for excellent patient care, maintain and demonstrate the skills and techniques of patient care, and have an understanding and knowledge of surgical dermatology procedures. This position should strive to create and maintain a relationship with each patient in their care. While also maintaining cooperative working relationships with intradepartmental and interdepartmental staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Escorts patients to examining rooms, takes detailed medical histories, and determines the reason for the visit and checks patient's vital signs
• Presents patient history summary and alerts Provider to changes in the patient’s skin, elevated blood pressure. As well as obatining any and all surgical history, their list of medications, and any medication allergies etc. Annotates patient charts with exam and treatment results.
• Duties include, but are not limited to: reviewing consent forms; assisting the physician in completing examinations and procedures; preparing surgical trays for procedures; ensuring all medications are drawn up as needed; providing wound care and suture removal instructions to patients
• Prepares and opens all sterile supplies and sets up trays, rooms, and instruments for each procedure according to Absolute Dermatology’s standards
• Assists the Mohs surgeon during procedures by assisting with procedure,anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
• Experience performing biopsies, Excisions, and curettage
• Dresses wounds for patients, and provides post op wound care information
• Documents and takes photographs, labels, and organizes the different Mohs stages.
• Handles specimens for pathology
• Assists in maintaining the, prep, instrument processing, and cleanup, of the exam rooms
• Makes sure to prep the patients for their procedure
• Helps to assist and educate patients on their treatment plans, the expectations, and any and all post-op instructions
• Demonstrates excellent skills of or experience in using various medical equipment such as ultrasonic cleaner and autoclaves.
• Demonstratges an understanding of the processes to maintain an autoclave
• Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training.
• Must comply with OSHA standards regarding PPE (gowns, gloves, safety goggles) when performing surgical procedures and other general patient care
• Observes clinic policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent data collection and documentation skills
• Strong understanding of human anatomy and physiology
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical records

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and the successful completion of an accredited medical technology program or the equivalent training, education, and experience.
• ASCP certification or equivalent nationally recognized medical technology certification or categorical certification. (Note: Those with categorical certification only will be restricted to the discipline in which they hold the categorical certification.)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

*In addition to the above requirements employees at Absolute Dermatology must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor.”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20