Mohs Medical Assistant - Bloomington, IL

DMSI•Bloomington, IL

About The Position

The Mohs Medical Assistant/Surgical Technician plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing Mohs surgery. The position helps maintain a safe, efficient, and quality-focused environment through pre-surgical evaluations, patient and family education, surgical assistance, patient-flow management, and accurate patient records in electronic and physical formats. The role involves preparing surgical areas and instruments, assisting the surgeon while maintaining a sterile field, administering anesthesia under direct physician supervision, documenting care and follow-up communications, monitoring patient safety during procedures and recovery, and operating and maintaining surgical equipment. The employee may also assist patients with mobility after surgery and provide written post-operative instructions and a communication channel for follow-up questions. The position requires a proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment and demonstrates commitment to patient care and operational excellence.

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.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Physical ability to occasionally stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl; and lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience in dermatology 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 (EMR) system.
Maintain accurate records of follow-up communications and post-operative instructions.
Implement practices that promote excellence in surgical care and patient outcomes.
Maintain a sterile environment by adhering to safety standards and protocols.
Monitor patient safety during procedures and recovery.
Provide written post-operative instructions and ensure patients have a communication system for follow-up questions or 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.