Surgical Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Surgical Medical Assistant supports high-quality dermatologic surgical care at Skin and Aesthetics Center’s Evergreen Park and Orland Park practice locations. The role combines hands-on procedural assistance with patient-centered service in a fast-paced surgical dermatology setting. The assistant works closely with providers during biopsies, excisions, Mohs surgery, and repairs; prepares and turns over procedure rooms; and helps patients feel informed and at ease before, during, and after procedures. The position may also support general dermatology clinic flow and front desk operations as needed, and requires travel between designated practice locations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential or equivalent credential (CCMA or RMA).
- Current BLS certification.
- At least one year of medical assistant experience assisting with in-office procedures.
- Proficient in surgical assisting, including sterile technique, tray setup, and instrument handling.
- Proficient in medical assisting, including vital signs, specimen processing, and wound care.
- Strong knowledge of sterilization techniques, autoclave operation, and clinical safety standards.
- Comfortable with blood, needles, cautery, and extended procedures.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Experience with EHR systems, procedure documentation, and scheduling.
- Reliable transportation for travel between designated practice locations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in dermatology, Mohs surgery, plastic surgery, ENT, or another surgical specialty.
- Proficiency with EHR systems; EMA/ModMed experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of surgical instruments, sterile technique, and instrument sterilization.
- Bilingual ability to communicate with a diverse patient population.
- Strong interest in dermatologic surgery and patient education.
Responsibilities
- Prepare procedure rooms for each case, including sterile tray setup, instrument selection, suture and supply staging, and patient positioning.
- Room surgical patients; take vital signs; confirm the procedure and site; review medications and allergies; and obtain signed consent.
- Assist providers during biopsies, excisions, Mohs surgery, and repairs by anticipating instrument and supply needs and maintaining the sterile field.
- Handle, label, log, and process pathology specimens according to sterilization and safety protocols, and track pending results.
- Scribe procedure notes and post-operative instructions in the EHR system.
- Provide wound care education, follow-up instructions, and warning signs to patients before discharge.
- Perform suture removal, dressing changes, and wound checks at follow-up visits.
- Sterilize instruments, operate and log the autoclave, and maintain procedure rooms, equipment, and supply inventory.
- Follow infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.
- Support general dermatology clinic flow and front desk operations as needed.
- Travel between assigned practice locations as needed to provide surgical coverage.
- Deliver a concierge-level patient experience from start to finish.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support clinical operations and consistent with the responsibilities of the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
