Medical Assistant - Mohs

MWD Management, LLC dba•Carson City, NV

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides assistance to licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings, delivering safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized care to patients. The position may require floating to multiple locations. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a medical setting.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
Knowledge of quality assurance procedures used in a clinical setting.
Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
Ability to operate job-related office equipment efficiently.
Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions.
Basic to intermediate computer skills.
Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving.
Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable.
Specialty knowledge of systems relating to the job function.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a dermatology practice.
Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient advocate during examinations and treatment.
Interview patients and obtain medical information, vital signs, weight, and height.
Escort patients to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Record medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
Ensure appropriate consent forms are obtained before preparing patients for treatment.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, following medication safety protocols and checking expiration dates.
Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care, and physician instructions to patients.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing instruments and materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Prepare and maintain clean, orderly treatment rooms.
Inspect sterile items before opening them and organize supplies on the sterile field.
Assist physicians with surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile field.
Monitor patients' conditions during examinations, procedures, and surgery, and notify the physician and RN of signs of distress according to facility policies.
Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day.
Dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials correctly.
Change wound dressings.
Document procedures accurately and promptly.
Maintain patient confidentiality and data integrity in accordance with HIPAA.
Follow safety policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and excellent customer service.
Participate in department or unit quality improvement activities.