Surgical Tech

Forefront Dermatology; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

PTO and Holiday pay

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

A dermatology clinic in Lynchburg is seeking an experienced healthcare professional to assist dermatologists and provide excellent patient care. The candidate should have a background as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Certified Medical Assistant, with at least 3 years of surgical experience. Responsibilities include rooming patients, documenting vital information, providing post-op wound care, and assisting with various dermatological procedures. This role aims to maintain a friendly environment for all patients and staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent experience in a surgical environment is required.
• Must keep current on all state certifications, licenses and/or registrations.
• Willingness to travel to other clinic locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and documenting all vital information.
• Scribing information for the dermatologist.
• Providing post-op wound care to patients.
• Cleaning and stocking the exam rooms.
• Scheduling patient appointments.
• Scheduling patient appointments
• Assisting the dermatologist with procedures such as: surgical photographs, biopsies, excisions, electrodessication and curettage, I&D, Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery, phototherapy, injections, Koh preps, Trichograms, Tzank preps, dermabrasion, patch testing, blue light

Skills

Surgical experience

Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Summary: This position is essential during the patient visit, accompanying the dermatologist in the room and promoting a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists. This professional can be a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant with in depth Surgical or OR experience.

Benefits

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
• Eligible for 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 additional life insurance
• Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
• 401K with employer contribution
• Profit sharing
• Employee discounts
• And much more!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Rooming patients and documents all vital information
• Scribing information for the dermatologist
• Providing post op wound care to patients
• Drawing blood and suture removal
• Cleaning and stocking the exam rooms
• Scheduling patient appointments

Assisting the dermatologist with procedures such as:

• Surgical photographs
• Biopsies – punch, DIF and shave
• Excisions
• Electrodessication and curettage
• I&D
• Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery
• Phototherapy
• Injections
• Koh preps
• Trichograms
• Tzank preps
• Dermabrasion
• Patch testing
• Blue light

Qualifications

Education:

• Registered Nurse
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Certified Medical Assistant

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 3+ years of recent experience in a Surgical environment is required
• Must keep current on all state certifications, licenses and/or registrations to continue employment
• Must be willing to travel to other clinic locations as needed
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record systems
• Must possess organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, clients, and visitors
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team

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