Medical assistant mohs

Position : MOHS Medical Assistant Location : Pineville-NC (CA0101), NC Job Id : 1561 # of Openings : 1 Company Overview

Dermatologists of Central States (DOCS) is one of the largest and most established dermatology practices in the nation. With more than 186 providers within 80 locations in 7 states, we have been serving patients for over 40 years.

Location Metrolina Dermatology and Skin Surgery Specialists 10502 Park Road Ste 100 Charlotte, NC 28210 Shift : 7 : 00am - 4 : 00pm Mon-Thurs, 7 : 00am - 12 : 00pm Fri

Summary

The Mohs Medical / Surgical Assistant is to provide assistance to medical doctors in both surgical and medical settings.

Provide safe, knowledgeable, compassionate individualized care to all patients. Responsible for the following :

Job Responsibilities :

• Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam, surgery and treatment
• Review medical history an 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 the area, properly numb by local anesthetics as directed by the physician, and preparing instruments for surgery
• Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
• Provide patient care and help assist physician during surgical procedure as directed
• Educate and provide post wound care instructions to patient
• Under physician direction, authorize drug refills, enter prescription information into the EHR, and provide prescription information to pharmacies
• Scribe surgical and office visits
• Sterilize surgical instruments and operate autoclave
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms organized and clean
• Disposes of infection waste and biohazard materials
• Provide adequate safety precautions
• Schedule appointments and coordinate any additional care
• Change wound dressing
• Accept triage phone calls from patients and document
• Perform suture removals
• Notify patient of all results
• Learn to cut and prepare frozen tissue by the Mohs micrographic surgery
• Inventory and assess the need for instruments, sutures, medical supplies and equipment
• Perform accurate documentation of all procedures
• Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols
• Performs medical assistant duties as required for non-Mohs patients, as part of the dermatology practice
• This job description reflects essential functions; it does not propose or restrict the tasks that may be assigned to the employee
• Adhere to all policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
• Uphold a culture of high-quality medical care, supportive work environment, and excellent patient experience
• Late evenings may be required for patient care
• Perform other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization and department

Minimum Qualifications :

• One (1) year experience in a medical setting, required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function
• Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to carry teammate needs and a supportive work culture
• Analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving
• Basic to intermediate understanding of EHR programs and computer operating systems
• Understanding of HIPAA guidelines

Equal Opportunity Employer : Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status

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Last updated : 2024-06-13