Surgical Medical Assistant (Traveling)

Anne Arundel Dermatology•Westminster, 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 assembled a team of top dermatologists across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. With over 250 clinicians and 110+ locations in 7 states, we are thriving, growing, and seeking talented individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for individuals aspiring to attend medical school, PA, or nursing school, offering a meaningful patient care experience. It provides training to become 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 worked with us and are now in various stages of their medical careers. This opportunity is consistently praised as one of the best and most unique clinical experiences for aspiring medical professionals, with potential for 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.
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

Experience in a medical or surgical setting is viewed favorably, but no experience is necessary as training will be provided for motivated and hard-working candidates.
Opportunities for clinical research and publishing for interested applicants.

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 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.
Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization in an autoclave.
Collect and accurately process specimens.
Prepare pathology and lab specimens, route to the correct lab as required by patient’s 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 re-schedule appointments with providers and specialists as necessary, and send appropriate records.
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 various surgical centers in Maryland including Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Prince Frederick, Berlin (no more than 1x per month), Greenbelt, Westminster, Havre de Grace, and Hagerstown.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.