Surgical & Wound Care Assistant

Bliss Dermatology Wellness seeks a dedicated and compassionate Surgical & Wound Care Assistant to join our general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology wellness practice. As a key clinical team member, the Surgical & Wound Care Assistant is essential in providing exceptional patient care, supporting dermatology procedures, and assisting in medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatments. The ideal candidate will have experience in dermatology and a passion for delivering personalized patient care.

About Bliss Dermatology: A Private Physician-Owned Practice in Southwest Florida, Bliss Dermatology Wellness is a working environment free from the confines of corporate structures. Founded by Dr. Michelle Pennie, a double board-certified and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon with more than 10 years of experience, the practice's providers enjoy camaraderie with their peers and deeper, more personal relationships with their patients.

Bliss Dermatology Wellness offers a full range of medical and surgical dermatology, cosmetic, laser, and aesthetician treatment options for all our patient’s skin care needs. Join our team of dedicated, caring providers and team members to help your patients have a “Blissful” dermatology experience.

Core Values

• Demonstrate Kindness: We create an environment of compassion and support for our patients and each other.
• Own It!: We thrive on solving problems! We take personal accountability for our actions. We understand the importance of our reputations, both individually and in the workplace.
• Strive for Excellence: To achieve our goals and growth, we are proactive, process-oriented, and continuously improving our patients' experience.
• Be Resilient: We have the persistence and tenacity to succeed. We enjoy challenges and are adaptive to change.
• Act Humbly Grateful: We are appreciative of each other and our patients. We are equally humble and confident, never cynical nor entitled. We always maintain a positive attitude.

Enjoy great benefits:

• Salary plus bonuses for goals met
• Company provided uniforms
• Generous time off plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K
• And MORE!!!!

Essential Functions:

· General Dermatology Support: Assist providers with patient care, including medical histories, recording vital signs, scribing visit documentation, and preparing patients for dermatologic procedures.

· Surgical Dermatology Support: Assist with surgical procedures, such as Mohs, excisions, biopsies, and skin substitute placement. Maintain sterile technique and provide support during surgeries, including handling instruments and specimens.

· Cosmetic Dermatology Support: Prepare patients for cosmetic procedures such as Botox, fillers, chemical peels, laser treatments, and microdermabrasion. Assist providers during treatments, including managing supplies and ensuring patient comfort.

· Sterilization & Infection Control: Adhere strictly to safety and hygiene standards, ensuring all equipment is sterile and the exam rooms are properly sanitized.

· Patient Education: Provide patients with Bliss Dermatology Wellness pre-and post-treatment instructions, particularly regarding wound care, aftercare for cosmetic procedures, and follow-up care.

· Wound Care & Suture Removal: Perform dressing changes, assist with wound care, and remove sutures as directed by the provider, ensuring patient comfort and proper technique.

· Clinical Documentation: Accurately scribe & document patient histories, examinations, treatments, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR) system, including financial agreements, quotes for procedures, and proper coding of visits.

· Patient Support & Comfort: Ensure patients are comfortable, answer questions, and provide assistance before, during, and after their dermatologic or cosmetic procedures.

· Collaboration: Work closely with dermatologists, physician assistants, nurses, and other team members to ensure high-quality patient care and a smooth workflow.

Skills and Qualities:

· Ability and willingness to always uphold Bliss Dermatology Wellness Core Values.

· Maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions.

· Assist all teams in patient care, administrative tasks, or other duties as assigned by management.

· Able to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others, patients, and co-workers

· Able to prioritize tasks, understand the provider’s instructions, and know when to seek information or advice

· Proficient communication skills (written and verbal)

· Ability to travel between two locations

Work Environment:

This role operates in a healthcare setting and requires regular walking to various locations around the practice. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

Physical Demands:

This role requires the ability to stand and walk for long periods during office hours. It may also require lifting 25 lbs. or more, reaching, bending/crouching, seeing, hearing, and speaking.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position floating between teams and locations. Core Business Days and hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., and some Fridays, depending on the needs of the business.

Education and Experience:

· Preferred Medical Assistant (MA) Certification, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) License, or LPN with an active FL license.

· Hands-on experience in a clinical/surgical setting is required.

· Dermatology, surgical experience, and wound care experience is preferred

DFWP / EOE

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.