Medical Assistant - Mohs Surgery

Forefront Dermatology; Portsmouth; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

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

Benefits:

• 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, including Biopsies, 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, labels and organizes photographs
• 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
• 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. Understands the processes to maintain the autoclave
• 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, e.g., giving injections
• Directly responsible for scheduling patients and managing 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
• 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
• Working knowledge of aseptic techniques and sterilization practices
• Experience with EHR