What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at Anne Arundel Dermatology?
Overview
Founded over 40 years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. With 250 clinicians and 110 locations across 7 states, we’re thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team!
Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology?
We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.
Do you have a strong interest in surgical procedures? Are you looking for an opportunity to gain direct patient care? If you are looking for a career with a busy, fast paced medical office, then joining the Anne Arundel Dermatology’s Surgery Center team is for you! We are looking for highly motivated, self-starting individuals, who work efficiently and are detail oriented, to join our team. You will be working alongside some of the top Moh’s Surgeons in the area. This is a great opportunity to be a part of our vast growing practice or an essential stepping stone for anyone looking to advance their career in the medical field.
*This position is in the Anne Arundel Medical Center and therefore requires the COVID-19 and Flu vaccine*
Schedule: 3 days per week required - Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Rough hours are 7:30am - 2pm. More hours are available but travel may be required.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking, preparing for exam, etc. Collect patient information/history; taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.
- Prepare procedure rooms and surgical trays with all supplies needed for procedures.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures in adherence to HIPAA regulations.
- Complete pre-operative intake via one-on-one interview with the patient, explain surgical procedures, and answer any questions within your scope.
- Prepare paperwork for patient’s current visit and ensure complete and accurate documentation within the patient’s electronic medical record.
- Drape and disinfect surgical site, administer an injection of local anesthesia, and use a handheld cautery device to achieve hemostasis
- Assist physician during all procedures (passing instruments, blotting, cutting sutures, etc).
- Bandage surgical sites, prepare proper discharge paperwork, review wound care instructions with patient, and answer any questions or concerns they may have.
- Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization in an autoclave.
- Collect and accurately process specimens.
- Contribute to keeping the clinical area clean and orderly to ensure a safe work environment and maintain efficiency.
- Check and respond to daily internal electronic communications (tasks/intramails).
- Maintain daily COVID cleaning regulations per the CDC and AAD protocols.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Minimum of one-year work experience in a medical practice preferred
- Long term commitment preferred. If looking to advance, 2 year commitment required.
- Successful completion of Medical Assistant program or equivalent hospital program preferred.
- Will train a motivated, hardworking candidate.
Licensure/Certifications/Education
- Medical Assistant Certification is preferred
- Dermtech course is required but provided by employer
