Registered Nurse - Mohs
at Forefront Dermatology
Lynchburg, VA 24502, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 16 Feb, 2025 | Not Specified | 18 Nov, 2024 | N/A | Management System,Sterilization,Medical Terminology | No | No |
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Description:
Overview:
Summary:
The ideal candidate will be able to work as a Medical assistant with both Mohs and General Dermatology. Looking for Mohs Surgical Assistant to join our Mohs Surgery team. The position is responsible for assisting the Mohs surgeon during procedures as well as responsible for the scheduling and pre-certification of Mohs surgical procedures. Candidates should be detail-oriented and be able to provide superior care in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a pleasant and caring demeanor.
This is a full time position and will work:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10-12 hour shifts
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
RN or LPN 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, preferre
Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
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
Qualifications:
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
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Lynchburg, VA 24502, USA