Surgical Medical Assistant (Dermatology) Knoxville, TN

Anne Arundel Dermatology • Sevierville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Medical Assistant supports the Mohs surgery team in a clinical surgical setting in Knoxville, Tennessee, with every other Friday at the Sevierville office. The role includes assisting with Mohs surgery and scheduling surgeries when the surgeon is out of the office. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The Surgery Tech provides patient care and surgical support by escorting patients, collecting histories and vital signs, preparing rooms and surgical trays, assisting during procedures, and helping ensure accurate documentation and compliance with company policies and HIPAA regulations. Additional duties include specimen handling, instrument preparation, patient communication, appointment scheduling, infection control, and maintaining clinical supplies and records.

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Tech, or LPN program, or a bachelor's degree program in a pre-med or pre-physician's assistant track.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well within a team.
• Professionalism and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with the doctor.
• Ability to communicate with patients and coworkers in a professional and friendly manner.
• Ability to lift at least 15 pounds, stand for prolonged periods (such as an hour at a time), and use a step stool.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of recent experience as a Surgical Assistant, Medical Assistant, LPN, or in other clinically based patient care; highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam or procedure rooms and assist with walking as needed.
• Collect patient information and medical history, take vital signs, and perform screenings according to provider guidelines.
• Prepare visit paperwork and ensure complete, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Conduct pre-operative intake interviews, explain procedures, and answer questions within scope.
• Prepare procedure rooms and surgical trays with required supplies.
• Follow company policies and procedures, including HIPAA regulations.
• Drape and disinfect surgical sites, administer local anesthesia injections, and use a handheld cautery device to achieve hemostasis.
• Assist physicians during procedures by passing instruments, blotting, cutting sutures, and performing related tasks.
• Bandage surgical sites, prepare discharge paperwork, review wound-care instructions, and address patient questions or concerns.
• Clean instruments and prepare them for terminal sterilization in an autoclave.
• Collect and process specimens accurately; prepare pathology and lab specimens, route them to the appropriate lab based on insurance requirements, and maintain pathology logs.
• Remove sutures.
• Notify patients of pathology and lab results.
• Respond to patient questions in person and by phone as instructed.
• Schedule or reschedule appointments with providers and specialists and send records as needed.
• Maintain medication samples, discard expired supplies, and keep appropriate records.
• Maintain infection control, clean exam rooms, and keep supply cabinets stocked.
• Document medical instructions given to patients.
• Schedule surgeries when the surgeon is out of the office.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month after hire.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans available after hire.
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents available after hire.
• Critical illness and hospital indemnity plans available after hire.
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off and company-recognized holidays.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Discounts on cosmetic treatments and skincare products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level