Mohs Surgical Assistant

APDerm Network of Practices; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Surgical Assistant to support Mohs procedures and enhance patient care. In this vital role, you will assist the Mohs surgeon by managing surgical instruments, ensuring a sterile environment, and providing hands-on support during procedures. Your expertise will contribute to the smooth flow of daily operations in a dermatology practice while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving will shine. If you are passionate about dermatology and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification in dermatology or medical assisting preferred.
• Two years of experience in outpatient surgery or Mohs dermatology practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Mohs surgeon with surgical instruments and patient care during procedures.
• Perform medical assisting duties including vital signs and lab tests.

Skills

Infectious control

HIPAA knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Medical terminology

Problem-solving abilities

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Certified Dermatology Technician (CDT)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Tools

Electronic medical record system (EMR)

Job description

Overview

Assists the Mohs surgeon by providing and controlling surgical instruments and equipment during Mohs stages. Ensures that instruments and supplies are cleaned, sterilized and available as needed. Provides hands-on assisting with Mohs procedures. Assists with lab/pathology processing of Mohs specimens. In addition, the surgical assistant will assist the dermatologist providers in day-to-day dermatology patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for each procedure.
• Performs medical assisting duties which may include, but are not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, and assisting during excisions and Mohs surgical procedures. Ensures that all patient care areas are clean, organized, stocked and ready for patient use.
• Assists Mohs surgeon during procedure according to prescribed standards. Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Performs proper dosing and mixing of medications: Buffered Lidocaine, Kenalog, Sclerotherapy preparations, Botox-Cosmetic & Hyperhidrosis, etc.
• Sets up procedure room, according to prescribed standards.
• Assists Mohs surgeon throughout the procedure with instruments, and providing hands-on assistance, according to prescribed standards.
• Takes appropriate photographs of Mohs stages. Labels and organizes photographs.
• Performs appropriate point of care testing, such as lab tests and specimen collection. Implements quality control standards to ensure proper functioning and accuracy of testing equipment. Provides patients with relevant instructions for specific tests and procedures.
• Sterilizes and packages instruments.
• Sterilization and aseptic technique:
• Demonstrated expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique and universal precautions.
• Knowledge of and ability to disinfect, clean and sterilize surgical instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Assist in procedure room maintenance, including case preparation, room turnover, and instrument processing.
• Communicates with patients, other teammates and the general public in a courteous, helpful manner by phone and in person.
• Documents in the electronic medical system (EMR) as needed.
• Assists with inventory and storage of equipment and supplies.
• Performs medical assistant duties as required for non-Mohs patients, as part of the dermatology practice as needed.
• Provided demonstrated competency and supervisory agreement is in place, performs injections of subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
• Assists with OSHA daily and monthly checks. Must have the ability to correctly maintain the OSHA log.
• Completes suture inventory and checks rooms for expiring inventory.
• Records and maintains pathology logbook to ensure that all pathology reports have been properly documented.
• Responsible for cross coverage when needed.
• Must be willing and able to travel to brand or region practice locations to provide clinical coverage when needed. This includes providing coverage when clinicians are on vacation as well as sick calls and PTO coverage.
• Maintains a ONETeam mindset using the foundation of our core values, the 3Ps: Positivity, Productivity, and Professionalism.
• Supports APDerm’s mission and culture of high-quality standards by carrying out applicable policies, procedures and established industry standards, laws and regulations. Examples include adhering to privacy and data protection practices, ensuring a safe workplace, and reporting observed or suspected behavior and actions that do not meet APDerm standards.
• Completes all assigned required training by the deadline including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, Privacy & Data Security, and OSHA.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Certified Dermatology Technician (CDT), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or equivalent amount of education and experience required.
• Two years of experience in an outpatient surgery center, Mohs dermatology practice, or office-based surgery department preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities:

• Infectious control, HIPAA, and OSHA knowledge is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required to communicate with patients, family members, physicians, and other health care providers, as well as other colleagues in a positive, professional manner.
• Possesses and displays knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must possess strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills to ensure patient’s needs are met.
• Must possess excellent computer skills to input and retrieve clinical information.
• Utilizes critical thinking and good judgment in performance of tasks.
• Must possess organizational skills and can multitask.
• Must be able to prioritize daily assignments to ensure smooth workflow.