Surgical Medical Assistant

Position Purpose

Responsible for patient care under the direction of a surgical provider assisting in procedures such as Mohs and excisions. Duties include but are not limited to patient intake, procedure set-up, surgical assistance, and other administrative duties.

Role and Responsibilities

• Rooms patient and verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
• Collects and processes blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimen for laboratory testing in compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Explains treatment procedures, medications, aftercare, and providers’ instructions to patients.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments and utilize sterile technique when assembling surgical trays.
• Documents patient visits and records appropriate charges for the billing department.
• Performs follow up calls to patients after their surgical procedures.
• Assists providers as they examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials, giving injections, removing sutures, or phlebotomy.
• Cleans examination rooms and other work areas and stocks inventory as needed.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

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