Mohs Medical Assistant - Salem, NH and North Andover MA
Company: Northeast Dermatology Associates
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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
the maintenance of 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 range
is $23 - $25 hourly, Hours are: Monday Salem NH, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday North Andover, 10 Hours daily. Essential
Functions: To perform effectively in this role, the candidate must
fulfill the following duties with or without reasonable
accommodations: 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 their families, ensuring understanding and
compliance with care instructions. 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 the direct supervision of the physician, ensuring accurate
dosages and adherence to proper techniques. Accurately document all
aspects of patient care, including detailed notes for each Mohs
procedure within the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
Maintain comprehensive and accurate 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 to ensure their
well-being. Provide clear, written post-operative instructions,
ensuring patients have access to an effective communication system
for follow-up questions or concerns. 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 and ready for use. Knowledge,
Skills, & Abilities: High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum
of 2 years of experience as a medical assistant or surgical
technician; experience in dermatology is highly preferred.
Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and
Microsoft Office applications. Expertise in the use of surgical
instruments and maintaining sterile environments. This role
requires a proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented individual
with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare
environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment
to patient care and operational excellence. Physical and Mental
Demands: The physical and mental demands described below are
representative of those required to perform this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with
disabilities: Physical Requirements: Occasionally required to
stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. Use hands to handle
objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend,
crouch, or crawl. Occasionally lift, push, pull, or move up to 20
pounds. Vision Requirements: Close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the 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.
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