What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Dermatologists of Central States?
Company Overview
Dermatologists of Central States (DOCS) is one of the largest and most established dermatology practices in the nation. With more than 186 providers within 80 locations in 7 states, we have been serving patients for over 40 years. At DOCS, we strive to put the patient first with an emphasis on medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. We provide easy access to high quality dermatologic care in an environment that is consistently friendly, convenient, courteous, and caring.
Summary
The Mohs Medical/Surgical Assistant is to provide assistance to medical doctors in both surgical and medical settings. Provide safe, knowledgeable, compassionate individualized care to all patients. Responsible for the following:
Job Responsibilities:
Dermatologists of Central States (DOCS) is one of the largest and most established dermatology practices in the nation. With more than 186 providers within 80 locations in 7 states, we have been serving patients for over 40 years. At DOCS, we strive to put the patient first with an emphasis on medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. We provide easy access to high quality dermatologic care in an environment that is consistently friendly, convenient, courteous, and caring.
Summary
The Mohs Medical/Surgical Assistant is to provide assistance to medical doctors in both surgical and medical settings. Provide safe, knowledgeable, compassionate individualized care to all patients. Responsible for the following:
Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam, surgery and treatment
- Review medical history an confirm purpose of visit
- Escort patient to exam or surgical room
- Review and obtain surgical informed consent with the patient prior to their procedure
- Take appropriate photographs
- Obtain and record patients' medical history, medications, allergies, vital signs and test results in an Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Prepare and set up sterile surgical tray
- Prepare patient for Mohs surgery, including prepping the area, properly numb by local anesthetics as directed by the physician, and preparing instruments for surgery
- Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Provide patient care and help assist physician during surgical procedure as directed
- Educate and provide post wound care instructions to patient
- Under physician direction, authorize drug refills, enter prescription information into the EHR, and provide prescription information to pharmacies
- Scribe surgical and office visits
- Sterilize surgical instruments and operate autoclave
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms organized and clean
- Disposes of infection waste and biohazard materials
- Provide adequate safety precautions
- Schedule appointments and coordinate any additional care
- Change wound dressing
- Accept triage phone calls from patients and document
- Perform suture removals
- Notify patient of all results
- Learn to cut and prepare frozen tissue by the Mohs micrographic surgery
- Inventory and assess the need for instruments, sutures, medical supplies and equipment
- Perform accurate documentation of all procedures
- Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols
- Performs medical assistant duties as required for non-Mohs patients, as part of the dermatology practice
- This job description reflects essential functions; it does not propose or restrict the tasks that may be assigned to the employee
- Adhere to all policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
- Uphold a culture of high-quality medical care, supportive work environment, and excellent patient experience
- Late evenings may be required for patient care
- Perform other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization and department
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid IN LPN license
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications
- Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
- Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function
- Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to carry teammate needs and a supportive work culture
- Analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving
- Basic to intermediate understanding of EHR programs and computer operating systems
- Understanding of HIPAA guidelines
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status
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