Mohs Medical Assistant - Norwell​/Plymouth, MA

Mohs Medical Assistant – Norwell/Plymouth, MA

Position Summary: The Mohs Medical Assistant/Surgical Technician plays a crucial role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care to individuals undergoing Mohs surgery. This position ensures a safe, efficient, and quality‑focused environment by conducting pre‑surgical evaluations, providing patient and family education, assisting with surgical procedures, managing patient flow, and maintaining meticulous patient records in both electronic and physical formats.

Pay and

Hours:

Pay is $28 hourly, hours Monday‑Friday 10 hours daily.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct initial assessments and review health survey data to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Provide detailed pre‑operative and post‑operative education to patients and families.
• Prepare the surgical area by organizing necessary instruments, equipment, and anesthesia.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures, including scrubbing in, handing instruments, cutting sutures, and maintaining a sterile operative field.
• Ensure the surgical environment remains clean, organized, and compliant with established protocols.
• Administer anesthesia under direct supervision of the physician, ensuring accurate dosages and proper techniques.
• Accurately document all aspects of patient care in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Maintain comprehensive records of follow‑up communications and post‑operative instructions.
• Implement practices that promote excellence in surgical care and patient outcomes.
• Maintain a sterile environment by strictly adhering to safety standards and protocols.
• Monitor patient safety during procedures and recovery, taking all necessary precautions.
• Assist patients with mobility following surgery to ensure safety and prevent falls.
• Operate and maintain surgical equipment, including the autoclave, ensuring all instruments are properly sterilized.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a medical assistant or surgical technician; dermatology experience highly preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Expertise in using surgical instruments and maintaining sterile environments.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Physical Requirements:
  • Stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
  • Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
  • Climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl as needed.
  • Lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds.
• Vision Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral vision and depth perception; ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, or duties modified by the department supervisor based on operational needs.

As set forth in Phy Net Dermatology LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.