Mohs Medical Assistant - Providence, Newport, RI and Swansea, MA
About this role
Position Summary:
The Mohs Medical Assistant/Surgical Technician plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing Mohs surgery. This position ensures the maintenance of a safe, efficient, and quality-focused environment by conducting pre-surgical evaluations, providing patient and family education, assisting with surgical procedures, managing patient flow, and maintaining meticulous patient records in both electronic and physical formats.
Pay and Hours:
Pay range is $22 - $25 hourly, depending on experience, Hours are Monday - Friday, 8 hours daily.
Essential Functions:
To perform effectively in this role, the candidate must fulfill the following duties with or without reasonable accommodations:
• Conduct initial assessments and review health survey data to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs. • Provide detailed pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and their families, ensuring understanding and compliance with care instructions. • Prepare the surgical area by organizing necessary instruments, equipment, and anesthesia. • Assist the surgeon during procedures, including scrubbing in, handing instruments, cutting sutures, and maintaining a sterile operative field. • Ensure the surgical environment remains clean, organized, and compliant with established protocols. • Administer anesthesia under the direct supervision of the physician, ensuring accurate dosages and adherence to proper techniques. • Accurately document all aspects of patient care, including detailed notes for each Mohs procedure within the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system. • Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of follow-up communications and post-operative instructions. • Implement practices that promote excellence in surgical care and patient outcomes. • Maintain a sterile environment by strictly adhering to safety standards and protocols. • Monitor patient safety during procedures and recovery, taking all necessary precautions to ensure their well-being. • Provide clear, written post-operative instructions, ensuring patients have access to an effective communication system for follow-up questions or concerns. • Assist patients with mobility following surgery to ensure safety and prevent falls. • Operate and maintain surgical equipment, including the autoclave, ensuring all instruments are properly sterilized and ready for use.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• High School Diploma or GED required. • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a medical assistant or surgical technician; experience in dermatology is highly preferred. • Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office applications. • Expertise in the use of surgical instruments and maintaining sterile environments.