PhyNet Dermatology LLC (External)
Mohs Medical Assistant - Providence, Cumberland, Swansea and Newport, RI
PhyNet Dermatology LLC (External), Newport, Rhode Island, us, 02840
Mohs Medical Assistant - Providence, Cumberland, Swansea and Newport, RI
Providence, Cumberland, Swansea and Newport, RI
Position Summary The Mohs Medical Assistant/Surgical Technician plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing Mohs surgery. This position ensures the maintenance of a safe, efficient, and quality-focused environment by conducting pre-surgical evaluations, providing patient and family education, assisting with surgical procedures, managing patient flow, and maintaining meticulous patient records in both electronic and physical formats.
Essential Functions
Conduct initial assessments and review health survey data to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs.
Provide detailed pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and their families, ensuring understanding and compliance with care instructions.
Prepare the surgical area by organizing necessary instruments, equipment, and anesthesia.
Assist the surgeon during procedures, including scrubbing in, handing instruments, cutting sutures, and maintaining a sterile operative field.
Ensure the surgical environment remains clean, organized, and compliant with established protocols.
Administer anesthesia under the direct supervision of the physician, ensuring accurate dosages and adherence to proper techniques.
Accurately document all aspects of patient care, including detailed notes for each Mohs procedure within the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of follow-up communications and post-operative instructions.
Implement practices that promote excellence in surgical care and patient outcomes.
Maintain a sterile environment by strictly adhering to safety standards and protocols.
Monitor patient safety during procedures and recovery, taking all necessary precautions to ensure their well-being.
Provide clear, written post-operative instructions, ensuring patients have access to an effective communication system for follow-up questions or concerns.
Assist patients with mobility following surgery to ensure safety and prevent falls.
Operate and maintain surgical equipment, including the autoclave, ensuring all instruments are properly sterilized and ready for use.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a medical assistant or surgical technician; experience in dermatology is highly preferred.
Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Expertise in the use of surgical instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
This role requires a proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to patient care and operational excellence.
Physical and Mental Demands
Physical Requirements
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds.
Vision Requirements
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Note This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, or duties modified by the department supervisor based on operational needs.
Voluntary Self-Identification As set forth in PhyNet Dermatology LLC (External)’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.
An "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your "major life activities." If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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Position Summary The Mohs Medical Assistant/Surgical Technician plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing Mohs surgery. This position ensures the maintenance of a safe, efficient, and quality-focused environment by conducting pre-surgical evaluations, providing patient and family education, assisting with surgical procedures, managing patient flow, and maintaining meticulous patient records in both electronic and physical formats.
Essential Functions
Conduct initial assessments and review health survey data to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs.
Provide detailed pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and their families, ensuring understanding and compliance with care instructions.
Prepare the surgical area by organizing necessary instruments, equipment, and anesthesia.
Assist the surgeon during procedures, including scrubbing in, handing instruments, cutting sutures, and maintaining a sterile operative field.
Ensure the surgical environment remains clean, organized, and compliant with established protocols.
Administer anesthesia under the direct supervision of the physician, ensuring accurate dosages and adherence to proper techniques.
Accurately document all aspects of patient care, including detailed notes for each Mohs procedure within the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of follow-up communications and post-operative instructions.
Implement practices that promote excellence in surgical care and patient outcomes.
Maintain a sterile environment by strictly adhering to safety standards and protocols.
Monitor patient safety during procedures and recovery, taking all necessary precautions to ensure their well-being.
Provide clear, written post-operative instructions, ensuring patients have access to an effective communication system for follow-up questions or concerns.
Assist patients with mobility following surgery to ensure safety and prevent falls.
Operate and maintain surgical equipment, including the autoclave, ensuring all instruments are properly sterilized and ready for use.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a medical assistant or surgical technician; experience in dermatology is highly preferred.
Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Expertise in the use of surgical instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
This role requires a proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to patient care and operational excellence.
Physical and Mental Demands
Physical Requirements
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds.
Vision Requirements
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Note This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, or duties modified by the department supervisor based on operational needs.
Voluntary Self-Identification As set forth in PhyNet Dermatology LLC (External)’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.
An "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your "major life activities." If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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