Surgical Medical Assistant (Traveling)

Anne Arundel Dermatology•Annapolis, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Anne Arundel Dermatology, we provide exceptional care to our patients and each other. Founded over 50 years ago with a mission to offer the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services, Anne Arundel Dermatology has grown to become a leading provider in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. With over 250 clinicians and 110 locations across 7 states, we are a thriving and expanding organization seeking talented individuals to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing medical school, PA, or nursing school, providing a meaningful patient care experience. The position is designed to teach you how to be a surgical technician, assisting in the removal and reconstruction of skin cancers. Our Mohs surgeons are highly experienced and teach at prestigious medical centers. Hundreds of college graduates have benefited from this role over the past 20 years and are now in various stages of their medical careers. It is consistently recognized as one of the best and most unique clinical opportunities for aspiring medical professionals, with additional possibilities for clinical research and publishing.

Requirements

A college graduate or other individual interested in exploring opportunities in an in-office surgical setting.
Have a passion for taking care of people.
Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment.
Must have reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to various surgical centers in Maryland.
Will train motivated and hard-working candidates.
No experience is necessary, although it will be viewed favorably.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to the exam/procedure room.
Assist patients 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 via a one-on-one interview with the patient, explain surgical procedures, and answer any questions within your scope.
Prepare procedure rooms and surgical trays with all supplies needed for procedures.
Comply with all company policies and procedures in adherence to HIPAA regulations.
Drape and disinfect the surgical site, administer an injection of local anesthesia, and use a handheld cautery device to achieve hemostasis.
Assist the physician during all procedures (passing instruments, blotting, cutting sutures, etc.).
Bandage surgical sites, prepare proper discharge paperwork, review wound care instructions with patients, and answer any questions or concerns they may have.
Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization in an autoclave.
Collect and accurately process specimens.
Prepare pathology and lab specimens.
Route to correct lab as required by patient’s insurance.
Maintain 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 re-schedule appointments with providers, 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: Annapolis, MD, Glen Burnie, MD, Prince Frederick, MD.
Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management.