Mohs Surgical Assistant

APDerm Management•Wolfeboro, NH

12d

About The Position

The Mohs Surgical Assistant supports the Mohs surgeon during procedures by preparing and controlling surgical instruments and equipment, providing hands-on assistance, and helping process Mohs specimens in the lab/pathology workflow. The role also supports dermatology patient flow and performs medical assisting duties for Mohs and non-Mohs patients as needed. It helps maintain clean, organized, properly stocked patient-care and procedure areas, and follows established standards for sterilization, aseptic technique, safety, documentation, and quality control. The assistant may travel to regional practice locations to provide clinical coverage, including for vacation, sick-call, and PTO coverage. The role supports APDerm’s mission and culture by following applicable policies, procedures, industry standards, laws, and regulations, completing required training, and maintaining its ONETeam values of Positivity, Productivity, and Professionalism.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Certified Dermatology Technician (CDT), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or an equivalent amount of education and experience.
Current BLS certification.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills for professional communication with patients, family members, physicians, healthcare providers, and colleagues.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to ensure patient needs are met.
Excellent computer skills for entering and retrieving clinical information.
Critical thinking and good judgment in performing tasks.
Organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize daily assignments to maintain smooth workflow.
Ability and willingness to travel to brand or regional practice locations for clinical coverage.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in an outpatient surgery center, Mohs dermatology practice, or office-based surgery department.
Knowledge of infection control, HIPAA, and OSHA.

Responsibilities

Open sterile supplies and set up for each procedure.
Perform medical assisting duties such as taking vital signs, height, and weight, and assisting with excisions and Mohs procedures.
Keep patient-care areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for use.
Assist the Mohs surgeon during procedures, anticipate the surgeon’s needs, and provide instruments and hands-on assistance according to prescribed standards.
Prepare and mix medications, including buffered lidocaine, Kenalog, sclerotherapy preparations, and Botox for cosmetic and hyperhidrosis use.
Set up procedure rooms according to prescribed standards.
Take, label, and organize photographs of Mohs stages.
Perform appropriate point-of-care testing, including laboratory tests and specimen collection; maintain testing equipment quality-control standards; and provide patients with relevant test and procedure instructions.
Clean, sterilize, and package instruments and supplies using appropriate aseptic technique and universal precautions.
Assist with procedure-room maintenance, case preparation, room turnover, and instrument processing.
Communicate courteously and helpfully with patients, teammates, and the public by phone and in person.
Document information in the electronic medical record as needed.
Assist with equipment and supply inventory and storage, complete suture inventory, and check rooms for expired inventory.
Perform medical assistant duties for non-Mohs dermatology patients as needed.
When competency is demonstrated and supervisory agreement is in place, administer subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
Assist with OSHA daily and monthly checks and correctly maintain the OSHA log.
Maintain the pathology logbook and ensure pathology reports are documented.
Provide cross-coverage and travel to practice locations as needed, including coverage for clinician vacation, sick calls, and PTO.
Follow APDerm policies, procedures, industry standards, laws, and regulations, including privacy, data security, workplace safety, and reporting requirements.
Complete assigned required training by its deadlines, including Code of Conduct, Privacy & Data Security, and OSHA training.
Demonstrate APDerm’s ONETeam mindset and core values of Positivity, Productivity, and Professionalism.