Mohs Surgical Assistant — Patient-Centric Dermatology

Dermatologists of Central States; Ohio, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

DOCS Dermatology Group is seeking a Mohs Medical/Surgical Assistant to support physicians in surgical and medical dermatology settings. You will advocate for patients, manage histories, assist in Mohs procedures, and help with post-operative care in a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires at least 1 year in a medical setting, familiarity with sterile technique, and strong organizational skills. Training on EHR systems and HIPAA compliance is expected, with opportunities to contribute to a

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year experience in a medical setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable.
• Management and organizational skills to support leadership.
• Ability to follow verbal & written instructions with good grammar and spelling.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Ability to work with EHR and HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 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 area, local anesthesia, and instruments.
• Collect blood, tissue or other lab specimens, log and prepare them for testing.
• Provide patient care and assist physician during surgical procedure, as directed.
• Educate and provide post wound care instructions to patient.
• Authorize drug refills, enter prescription info into EHR, and relay to pharmacies.
• Scribe surgical and office visits.
• Sterilize instruments and operate autoclave.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keep clean.
• Dispose of infection waste and biohazard materials.
• Provide safety precautions.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate additional care.
• Change wound dressing.
• Handle triage calls and document.

Skills

Medical terminology

Sterile technique

Anatomy

Medications

Detail oriented

Professional attitude

Reliability

Management skills

Organizational skills

Follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

EHR knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

Job description

DOCS Dermatology Group is seeking a Mohs Medical/Surgical Assistant to support physicians in surgical and medical dermatology settings. You will advocate for patients, manage histories, assist in Mohs procedures, and help with post-operative care in a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires at least 1 year in a medical setting, familiarity with sterile technique, and strong organizational skills. Training on EHR systems and HIPAA compliance is expected, with opportunities to contribute to a