We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Mohs Surgical Assistant to join our team of professionals in providing exceptional care in both Mohs and General Dermatology procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Medical Assistant and will work closely with the Mohs surgeon during procedures, ensuring the highest standards of care and precision.
In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the surgeon during Mohs surgeries, managing the scheduling and pre-certification of procedures, and maintaining a smooth and efficient workflow. Candidates must be detail-oriented, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and consistently provide superior patient care while maintaining a compassionate and professional demeanor.
Schedule:
Full-Time: 40 hours per week
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
278 Lafayette Rd, Building E
Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801-5455
Here are just a few things we offer:
- Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Eligible for competitive PTO and Holiday pay
- Company paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only)
- Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
- Access to supplemental life insurance
- Additional insurance offerings to meet your needs
- 401K with employer match
- Employee discount programs
- And much more!
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
Knowledge of medical terminology a must and previous dermatology and skin care treatment is preferred
Recent grads with STEM BS or prior ambulatory surgery experience a plus
Working knowledge of aseptic techniques and sterilization practices
Experience with EHR
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