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About the Role

The Mohs Medical Assistant/Surgical Technician delivers high-quality, patient-centered care for Mohs surgery patients. This role ensures a safe, efficient, and quality-focused environment through pre-surgical evaluations, patient education, procedural assistance, patient flow management, and meticulous record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and review health survey data to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Provide detailed pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and their families.
• Prepare the surgical area by organizing necessary instruments, equipment, and anesthesia.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures, including scrubbing in, handing instruments, cutting sutures, and maintaining a sterile operative field.
• Ensure the surgical environment remains clean, organized, and compliant with established protocols.
• Administer anesthesia under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Accurately document all aspects of patient care, including detailed notes for each Mohs procedure within the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of follow-up communications and post-operative instructions.
• Implement practices that promote excellence in surgical care and patient outcomes.
• Maintain a sterile environment by strictly adhering to safety standards and protocols.
• Monitor patient safety during procedures and recovery.
• Provide clear, written post-operative instructions.
• Assist patients with mobility following surgery.
• Operate and maintain surgical equipment, including the autoclave, ensuring all instruments are properly sterilized and ready for use.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a medical assistant or surgical technician.
• Experience in dermatology is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Expertise in the use of surgical instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
• Must be available to start at 6AM.
• Must be available to travel between multiple locations.

Skills

• Patient Care
• Surgical Assistance
• Sterile Environment Maintenance
• Anesthesia Administration (under supervision)
• EMR Systems
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Surgical Instrument Use
• Patient Education
• Record Keeping
• Mobility Assistance

Location

• Multiple Locations

Work Type

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday

Experience Level

• 2+ years experience as a medical assistant or surgical technician

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

• $21 - $23.50 Hourly