Medical Assistant - Mohs

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Medical Assistant - MOHS 

Forefront Dermtology 

Thousand Oaks, CA 

Travel to Santa Barbara up to 2 times weekly required 

• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for each procedure
• Assists Mohs surgeon during procedure according to prescribed standards. Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeon including Biopsies – punch, DIF and shave, Excisions, Electrodessication and curettage, I&D, and Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery
• Sets up procedure room, according to prescribed standards
• Dress and provide wound care instruction for the surgery site
• Takes appropriate photographs of Mohs stages. Label and organize photograph.
• Handles specimens for pathology according to prescribed standards
• Assist in procedure room maintenance, including case preparation, room turnover, and instrument processing
• Prepares the patient prior to the procedure; obtains and reconciles medical and surgical history, accurate list of medications and allergies. Documents appropriately in EMR
• Educate patients on treatment plans, expectations, and post-operative instructions

Sterilization and aseptic technique:

• Demonstrated expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique and universal precautions
• Knowledge of and ability to disinfect, clean and sterile surgical instruments, equipment and supplies
• Knowledge of or experience in equipment, such as ultrasonic cleaner and autoclaves. Understand of the processes to maintain the autoclave

Other responsibilities:

• Compiles and prepares surgical packs. Runs autoclave as needed
• Assist with inventory and storage of equipment and supplies as well as cleaning the procedure rooms
• Performs Medical Assistant duties as required for non-Mohs patients, as part of the dermatology practice. i.e giving injections
• Directly responsible for scheduling patients and manages the MOHS surgery schedule
• Provides post procedure care including surgical dressing changes and assisting with suture removal
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of insurance and pre-certification requirements
• Demonstrates customer service skills when communicating with peers/other departments
• Logs surgical procedures as needed
• Communicates problems to Physician/Supervisor/Management
• Must have your own transportation and be willing to work in MOHS office locations
• Performs various clerical duties including faxing, photocopying, scanning, filing and mailing's
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned
• Relay pathology and laboratory results to patients

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant, LPN, CDT, or Surgical Techs in a Dermatology, Mohs Surgery, or other surgical setting is strongly preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of medical terminology a must and previous dermatology and skin care treatment is preferred
• Working knowledge of aseptic techniques and sterilization practices
• Experience with EHR and Practice Management System
• Phlebotomy certification, preferred