Surgical Medical Assistant (Dermatology) Knoxville, TN

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Key Responsibilities

As a Surgery Tech, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive patient care and support within a clinical, surgical setting. Your responsibilities will encompass various tasks,

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We're hiring a Surgical Medical Assistant to support our Mohs surgery team in Knoxville, TN. This is a hands-on position assisting with Mohs surgery and scheduling surgeries when the surgeon is out of the office.

Responsibilities

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→Escort patients to the exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking. Collect patient information/history; take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
→Prepare paperwork for the patient’s current visit and ensure complete and accurate documentation within the patient’s electronic medical record.

→Complete pre-operative intake via a one-on-one interview with the patient, explain surgical procedures, and answer any questions within your scope.
→Prepare procedure rooms and surgical trays with all supplies needed for procedures.
→Comply with all company policies and procedures in adherence to HIPAA regulations.
→Drape and disinfect the surgical site, administer an injection of local anesthesia, and use a handheld cautery device to achieve hemostasis.
→Assist the physician during all procedures (passing instruments, blotting, cutting sutures, etc).
→Bandage surgical sites, prepare proper discharge paperwork, review wound care instructions with patients, and answer any questions or concerns they may have.
→Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization in an autoclave.
→Collect and accurately process specimens.
→Prepare pathology and lab specimens. Route to correct lab as required by patient’s insurance. Maintain accurate pathology log.
→Remove sutures.
→Notify patients of pathology and lab results.
→Respond to patient questions in the office and on the phone as instructed.
→Schedule or re-schedule appointments with providers, specialists as necessary. Send appropriate records as necessary.

→Maintain medication samples, discard out-of-date supplies, and keep appropriate records.
→Maintain infection control. Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms, and keep supply cabinets well stocked.
→Document all medical instructions given to patients.
→Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management.

Requirements

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At least 1 year of recent experience as a Surgical Assistant, Medical Assistant, LPN or other clinically based patient care experience (highly preferred)
Completion of a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Tech, LPN or Bachelor’s degree program in a pre-med or pre-physician’s assistant track (required)
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to work well within a team
Professionalism and strong customer service skills is a must
Able to communicate with doctor clearly and concisely
Able to communicate with patients and co-workers in a professional and friendly manner
Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds, stand for prolonged periods (i.e. an hour at a time) and use a step stool

What We Offer

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✓Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month after hire

✓Short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, and dependent), critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans available after hire

✓Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance

✓Paid time off and company-recognized holidays

✓Retirement savings plan options

✓Discounts on cosmetic treatments and skincare products