Surgical Medical Assistant (Traveling Mohs Team)

Anne Arundel Dermatology•Hagerstown, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a unique clinical opportunity for college graduates interested in pursuing medical school, PA, or nursing school. It offers a meaningful patient care experience assisting in the removal and reconstruction of skin cancers. The role provides hands-on experience as a surgical technician, working alongside experienced Mohs surgeons. The position also offers opportunities for clinical research and publishing. The pay range is $18-22/hr, with mileage reimbursement provided for all travel.

Requirements

College graduate or other individual interested in exploring opportunities in an in-office surgical setting.
Reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to various surgical centers in Maryland.
Motivated and hard-working candidates.
Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds.
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods (i.e., an hour at a time).
Must be able to use a step stool.

Nice To Haves

Interest in a meaningful patient care experience.
Interest in going to medical school or possibly PA or nursing school.
Experience will be viewed favorably.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to the exam/procedure room and assist as needed with walking.
Collect patient information/history, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
Prepare paperwork for the patient’s current visit and ensure complete and accurate documentation within the patient’s electronic medical record.
Complete pre-operative intake, explain surgical procedures, and answer patient questions within scope.
Prepare procedure rooms and surgical trays with all necessary supplies.
Comply with all company policies and procedures in adherence to HIPAA regulations.
Drape and disinfect the surgical site, administer local anesthesia injections, and use a handheld cautery device for hemostasis.
Assist the physician during all procedures (passing instruments, blotting, cutting sutures, etc.).
Bandage surgical sites, prepare discharge paperwork, review wound care instructions with patients, and address concerns.
Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization in an autoclave.
Collect and accurately process specimens, preparing pathology and lab specimens.
Route specimens to the correct lab as required by patient insurance and maintain an accurate pathology log.
Remove sutures.
Notify patients of pathology and lab results.
Respond to patient questions in the office and on the phone as instructed.
Schedule or reschedule appointments with providers and specialists as necessary.
Send appropriate records as necessary.
Maintain medication samples, discard out-of-date supplies, and keep appropriate records.
Maintain infection control.
Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and keep supply cabinets well stocked.
Document all medical instructions given to patients.
Travel required to the following offices: Hagerstown, MD, Westminster, MD, Havre de Grace, MD, Glen Burnie, MD.
Perform other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management.