Surgical Medical Assistant

ABACUS DERMATOLOGY MANAGEMENT LLC; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Skin and Aesthetics Center in Evergreen Park, IL, seeks a Surgical Medical Assistant to support dermatologic surgical procedures, including biopsies, excisions, Mohs surgery, and repairs. You will prepare rooms, maintain sterile fields, and assist providers while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

You will record procedures in the EHR, educate patients on post-operative care, and participate in postoperative follow-up. Travel between Evergreen Park and Orland Park locations is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent credential (CCMA, RMA).
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure rooms for each case, including sterile tray setup, instrument selection, suture and supply staging, and patient positioning.
• Room surgical patients, take vital signs, confirm procedure and site, review medications and allergies, and obtain signed consent.
• Assist providers during biopsies, excisions, Mohs surgery, and repairs, anticipating instrument and supply needs and maintaining the sterile field.
• Handle, label, log, and process specimens for pathology following sterilization and safety protocols, and track pending results.
• Scribe procedure notes and post-operative instructions in the EHR system.
• Provide wound care education, follow-up instructions, and warning signs to patients before discharge.
• Perform suture removal, dressing changes, and wound checks at follow-up visits.
• Sterilize instruments, operate and log the autoclave, and maintain procedure rooms, equipment, and supply inventory.
• Follow infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA standards at all times.
• Travel between assigned practice locations as needed to provide surgical coverage.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Sterile technique

Vital signs

Wound care

EHR experience

Patient education

Communication

Time management

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

CCMA

RMA

BLS certification

Tools

EMA/ModMed

Autoclave

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Surgical Medical AssistantAt Skin and Aesthetics Center, our Surgical Medical Assistants play a key role in delivering high-quality dermatologic surgical care to our patients at our Evergreen Park and Orland Park practice locations. As part of a comprehensive healthcare management services organization, this position combines hands-on procedural support with patient-centered service, ensuring a safe, efficient, and elevated experience in a fast-paced surgical dermatology setting.The ideal candidate is steady, precise, and comfortable in the procedure room. You'll work closely with our providers to assist during biopsies, excisions, Mohs surgery, and repairs, manage the surgical room from setup to turnover, and help patients feel informed and at ease before, during, and after their procedures.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentCompletion of a Medical Assistant training programCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent credential (CCMA, RMA)Current BLS certificationMinimum of one year of medical assistant experience assisting with in-office proceduresPreferred Qualifications:Previous experience in dermatology, Mohs surgery, plastic surgery, ENT, or another surgical specialty strongly preferredProficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems; EMA/ModMed experience a plusWorking knowledge of surgical instruments, sterile technique, and instrument sterilizationBilingual (preferred) - ability to communicate with a diverse patient populationStrong interest in dermatologic surgery and patient educationResponsibilities:Prepare procedure rooms for each case, including sterile tray setup, instrument selection, suture and supply staging, and patient positioningRoom surgical patients, take vital signs, confirm procedure and site, review medications and allergies, and obtain signed consentAssist providers during biopsies, excisions, Mohs surgery, and repairs, anticipating instrument and supply needs and maintaining the sterile fieldHandle, label, log, and process specimens for pathology following sterilization and safety protocols, and track pending resultsScribe procedure notes and post-operative instructions in the EHR systemProvide wound care education, follow-up instructions, and warning signs to patients before dischargePerform suture removal, dressing changes, and wound checks at follow-up visitsSterilize instruments, operate and log the autoclave, and maintain procedure rooms, equipment, and supply inventoryFollow infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA standards at all timesSupport general dermatology clinic flow and front desk operations as neededTravel between assigned practice locations as needed to provide surgical coverageDeliver a concierge-level patient experience from start to finish· Other duties as assigned to support clinical operations and consistent with the responsibilities of the role.Travel Requirements:Reliable transportation required for travel between designated practice locationsLocations Required : Evergreen Park, IL and Orland Park, ILKey Skills:Proficient in surgical assisting, including sterile technique, tray setup, and instrument handlingProficient in medical assisting, including vital signs, specimen processing, and wound careStrong knowledge of sterilization techniques, autoclave operation, and clinical safety standardsComfortable with blood, needles, cautery, and extended proceduresExcellent communication, organizational, and time management skillsExperience with EHR systems, procedure documentation, and scheduling#SNA2026