What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Dermatology/Mohs Surgery position at Central Connecticut Dermatology?
Job Duties:
- Provide care according to physician’s instruction and in accordance with recognized techniques and procedures and established standards and policies to maintain the health and general well-being of the patient.
- Perform initial assessment and evaluation of patient and patient health survey data. Provide pre-operative and post-operative teaching for both patient and family members.
- Provide assistance during surgery or other procedures as indicated.
- Set up patient for surgery including prepping area, draping with sterile drapes, setting up clean tray with anesthesia and preparing instruments.
- Scrub in as assistant to surgeon. Hand instruments and cut suture, keep operative area clean and organized.
- Prepare equipment and paper work for surgery
- Maintain appropriate records and documentation.
- Prepare a permanent EMR note for each Mohs case
- Carry out interventions that promote and maintain quality and excellence in surgical care.
- Clean and dress surgical defects according to procedure guidelines as ordered.
- Provide appropriate written instructions regarding care and potential problems.
- Maintain safety and well-being of patient according to individual needs.
- Provide adequate and appropriate safety precautions.
- Provide an adequate communication system for patient to contact office or doctor.
- Provide assistance as needed during ambulating to maintain safety of patient.
- Maintain confidentiality and privileged communications related to patients.
- Operate autoclave.
- Other duties as assigned.
Our practice has a strong track record of supporting medical assistants and nurses as they advance to the next stage of their careers. Many of our team members have gone on to attend medical school, physician assistant (PA) programs, APRN programs, Pathologists' Assistant programs, and other graduate programs. We also offer a comprehensive Gap Year educational curriculum designed to support professional development and strengthen applications to advanced training programs. Learn more at https://centralctderm.com/gapyear/.
Offices to be staffed are in Bloomfield, Cromwell, Farmington and Southington.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This is a Full-time, 40 hours a week position. You must be able to work as described and not be a full-time student. Occasional Saturdays are also a requirement. Can you accommodate these requirements?
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Milldale, CT 06467 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20