Mohs Medical Assistant - North Falmouth, MA
About The Position
The Mohs Medical Assistant/Surgical Technician delivers patient-centered care to individuals undergoing Mohs surgery. The role supports a safe, efficient, quality-focused environment by conducting pre-surgical evaluations, educating patients and families, assisting with procedures, managing patient flow, and maintaining accurate patient records in electronic and physical formats. The position includes preparing the surgical area and instruments, assisting the surgeon while maintaining a sterile field, administering anesthesia under the physician’s direct supervision, monitoring patient safety during procedures and recovery, and documenting care in the EMR. The assistant also provides post-operative instructions and follow-up support, helps patients with mobility after surgery, and operates and maintains surgical equipment, including the autoclave. The schedule is Monday through Friday, eight hours per day. The stated pay range is $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience. Duties may be modified or supplemented by the department supervisor based on operational needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of experience as a medical assistant or surgical technician.
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Expertise in using surgical instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Proactive, dependable, detail-oriented approach and ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Strong commitment to patient care and operational excellence.
- Ability to perform the described physical and mental demands, with or without reasonable accommodation, including occasional standing, walking, sitting for extended periods, handling objects and tools, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, and lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving up to 20 pounds.
- Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- Dermatology experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial assessments and review health survey data to develop care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and families.
- Prepare the surgical area by organizing instruments, equipment, and anesthesia.
- Assist the surgeon during procedures, including scrubbing in, handing instruments, cutting sutures, and maintaining a sterile operative field.
- Keep the surgical environment clean, organized, and compliant with established protocols.
- Administer anesthesia under the direct supervision of the physician, using accurate dosages and proper techniques.
- Document patient care, including detailed notes for each Mohs procedure, in the Electronic Medical Records system.
- Maintain accurate records of follow-up communications and post-operative instructions.
- Promote excellence in surgical care and patient outcomes.
- Maintain a sterile environment and follow safety standards and protocols.
- Monitor patient safety during procedures and recovery.
- Provide written post-operative instructions and an effective way for patients to ask follow-up questions or raise concerns.
- Assist patients with mobility following surgery to promote safety and prevent falls.
- Operate and maintain surgical equipment, including the autoclave, and ensure instruments are properly sterilized and ready for use.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
