MOHS Medical Assistant
Company Overview
At DOCS Dermatology Group, we are not just one of the largest dermatology practices in the nation; we are a dedicated community passionate about skin health! With more than 200 providers across 20 practice brands and 100+ locations in 10 states, we’ve been transforming the lives of our patients for more than 40 years. Our mission is clear: to prioritize our patients with outstanding medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services, all delivered in a friendly, convenient, and compassionate environment.
Summary
The Mohs Medical/Surgical Assistant is to provide assistance to medical doctors in both surgical and medical settings. Provide safe, knowledgeable, compassionate individualized care to all patients. Responsible for the following:
Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam, surgery and treatment
- Review medical history an confirm purpose of visit
- Escort patient to exam or surgical room
- Review and obtain surgical informed consent with the patient prior to their procedure
- Take appropriate photographs
- Obtain and record patients' medical history, medications, allergies, vital signs and test results in an Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Prepare and set up sterile surgical tray
- Prepare patient for Mohs surgery, including prepping the area, properly numb by local anesthetics as directed by the physician, and preparing instruments for surgery
- Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Provide patient care and help assist physician during surgical procedure as directed
- Educate and provide post wound care instructions to patient
- Under physician direction, authorize drug refills, enter prescription information into the EHR, and provide prescription information to pharmacies
- Scribe surgical and office visits
- Sterilize surgical instruments and operate autoclave
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms organized and clean
- Disposes of infection waste and biohazard materials
- Provide adequate safety precautions
- Schedule appointments and coordinate any additional care
- Change wound dressing
- Accept triage phone calls from patients and document
- Perform suture removals
- Notify patient of all results
- Inventory and assess the need for instruments, sutures, medical supplies and equipment
- Perform accurate documentation of all procedures
- Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols
- Performs medical assistant duties as required for non-Mohs patients, as part of the dermatology practice
- This job description reflects essential functions; it does not propose or restrict the tasks that may be assigned to the employee
- Adhere to all policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
- Uphold a culture of high-quality medical care, supportive work environment, and excellent patient experience
- Late evenings may be required for patient care
- Perform other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization and department
Benefits
- Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, company paid life insurance, employee assistance program, and paid time off.
Minimum Qualifications:
- One (1)+ year experience in a medical setting, required
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications
- Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
- Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function
- Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to carry teammate needs and a supportive work culture
- Analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving
- Basic to intermediate understanding of EHR programs and computer operating systems
- Understanding of HIPAA guidelines
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status
