Mohs Medical Assistant - Bloomington, IL

The role

The Mohs Medical Assistant/Surgical Technician delivers patient-centered care for individuals undergoing Mohs surgery. This role involves conducting pre-surgical evaluations, assisting with surgical procedures, and maintaining sterile environments.

What you will do

• Conduct initial assessments and review health survey data to develop care plans.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and families.
• Prepare the surgical area by organizing instruments, equipment, and anesthesia.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures by scrubbing in, handing instruments, and cutting sutures.
• Maintain a sterile operative field and environment.
• Administer anesthesia under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Document patient care and Mohs procedure notes within the EMR system.
• Maintain records of follow-up communications and post-operative instructions.
• Monitor patient safety during procedures and recovery.
• Operate and maintain surgical equipment including the autoclave.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a medical assistant or surgical technician
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Expertise in the use of surgical instruments and maintaining sterile environments
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
• Ability to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Nice to have

• experience in dermatology

About the company

phynetdermatology