MOHS Medical Assistant

**MOHS Medical Assistant** **Company Overview** At DOCS Dermatology Group, we are not just one of the largest dermatology practices in the nation; we are a dedicated community passionate about skin health! With more than 200 providers across 20 practice brands and 100+ locations in 10 states, we’ve been transforming the lives of our patients for more than 40 years. Our mission is clear: to prioritize our patients with outstanding medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services, all delivered in a friendly, convenient, and compassionate environment. **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 - 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 **Benefits** - Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, company paid life insurance, employee assistance program, and paid time off. **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 p…