MOHS Medical Assistant

MOHS Medical Assistant

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.

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:

• Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam, surgery and treatment
• Review medical history and 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

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