Medical Assistant - Dermatology/Mohs Surgery

Job Duties:

• Provide care according to physician’s instruction and in accordance with recognized techniques and procedures and established standards and policies to maintain the health and general well-being of the patient.
• Perform initial assessment and evaluation of patient and patient health survey data. Provide pre-operative and post-operative teaching for both patient and family members.
• Provide assistance during surgery or other procedures as indicated.
• Set up patient for surgery including prepping area, draping with sterile drapes, setting up clean tray with anesthesia and preparing instruments.
• Scrub in as assistant to surgeon. Hand instruments and cut suture, keep operative area clean and organized.
• Prepare equipment and paper work for surgery
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation.
• Prepare a permanent EMR note for each Mohs case
• Carry out interventions that promote and maintain quality and excellence in surgical care.
• Clean and dress surgical defects according to procedure guidelines as ordered.
• Provide appropriate written instructions regarding care and potential problems.
• Maintain safety and well-being of patient according to individual needs.
• Provide adequate and appropriate safety precautions.
• Provide an adequate communication system for patient to contact office or doctor.
• Provide assistance as needed during ambulating to maintain safety of patient.
• Maintain confidentiality and privileged communications related to patients.
• Operate autoclave.
• Other duties as assigned.

We have an excellent track record of medical assistants/nurses pursuing higher education afterwards (medical school, PA school, APRN programs, pathology PA programs and graduate school).

Offices to be staffed are in Cromwell and Bloomfield. The schedule is Monday - Thursday, with Fridays off.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Dermatology
• Surgery

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person