Medical Assistant

3 weeks ago

Knightdale North Carolina, United States Forefront Dermatology Full time
Overview:
The ideal candidate will be able to work as a Medical assistant with both Mohs and General Dermatology. Looking for Mohs Surgical Assistant to join our Mohs Surgery team. The position is responsible for assisting the Mohs surgeon during procedures as well as responsible for the scheduling and pre-certification of Mohs surgical procedures. Candidates should be detail-oriented and be able to provide superior care in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a pleasant and caring demeanor.

 

This is a full time position and will also travel to the Goldsboro clinic on Mondays

Responsibilities:
Opens sterile supplies and sets up for each procedure

Assists Mohs surgeon during procedure according to prescribed standards. Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeon including Biopsies – punch, DIF and shave, Excisions, Electrodessication and curettage, I&D, and Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery

Sets up procedure room, according to prescribed standards

Dress and provide wound care instruction for the surgery site

Takes appropriate photographs of Mohs stages. Label and organize photograph.

Handles specimens for pathology according to prescribed standards

Assist in procedure room maintenance, including case preparation, room turnover, and instrument processing

Prepares the patient prior to the procedure; obtains and reconciles medical and surgical history, accurate list of medications and allergies. Documents appropriately in EMR

Educate patients on treatment plans, expectations, and post-operative instructions

 

Sterilization and aseptic technique:

Demonstrated expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique and universal precautions

Knowledge of and ability to disinfect, clean and sterile surgical instruments, equipment and supplies

Knowledge of or experience in equipment, such as ultrasonic cleaner and autoclaves. Understand of the processes to maintain the autoclave

 

Other responsibilities:

Compiles and prepares surgical packs. Runs autoclave as needed

Assist with inventory and storage of equipment and supplies as well as cleaning the procedure rooms

Performs medical assistant duties as required for non-Mohs patients, as part of the dermatology practice. i.e giving injections

Directly responsible for scheduling patients and manages the MOHS surgery schedule

Provides post procedure care including surgical dressing changes and assisting with suture removal

Demonstrates a working knowledge of insurance and pre-certification requirements

Demonstrates customer service skills when communicating with peers/other departments

Logs surgical procedures as needed

Communicates problems to Physician/Supervisor/Management

Must have your own transportation and be willing to work in MOHS office locations

Performs various clerical duties including faxing, photocopying, scanning, filing and mailing's

Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned

Relay pathology and laboratory results to patients

Qualifications:
Previous experience as a Medical Assistant, LPN, CDT, or Surgical Techs in a Dermatology, Mohs Surgery, or other surgical setting is strongly preferred, but not required

Knowledge of medical terminology a must and previous dermatology and skin care treatment is preferred

Working knowledge of aseptic techniques and sterilization practices

Experience with EHR and Practice Management System

Phlebotomy certification, preferred

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