Surgical Medical Assistant (Traveling Mohs Team)
About The Position
This role is ideal for individuals aspiring to attend medical school, PA, or nursing school, offering a meaningful patient care experience. The position involves assisting in the removal and reconstruction of skin cancers, providing hands-on experience akin to a surgical technician. The team consists of experienced Mohs surgeons who teach at prestigious medical centers. This opportunity has been a stepping stone for hundreds of college graduates into various medical careers. It is recognized as a unique and valuable clinical opportunity for those pursuing medicine, with potential for involvement in clinical research and publishing.
Requirements
- College graduate or individual interested in exploring opportunities in an in-office surgical setting.
- Passion for taking care of people.
- Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel to various surgical centers in Maryland.
- Ability to lift at least 15 pounds.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods (e.g., an hour at a time).
- Ability to use a step stool.
Nice To Haves
- Experience will be viewed favorably.
- Motivated and hard-working candidates will be trained.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to the exam/procedure room and assist with walking as needed.
- 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, including HIPAA regulations.
- Drape and disinfect the surgical site, administer local anesthesia injections, and use a handheld cautery device for hemostasis.
- Assist the physician during procedures by passing instruments, blotting, cutting sutures, etc.
- Bandage surgical sites, prepare discharge paperwork, review wound care instructions with patients, and address any questions or concerns.
- Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization in an autoclave.
- Collect and accurately process specimens, preparing them for pathology and lab, and routing them to the correct lab based on patient insurance.
- 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, sending appropriate records as necessary.
- Maintain medication samples, discard out-of-date supplies, and keep appropriate records.
- Maintain infection control and 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 by management.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement provided for all travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
