MOHS-LPN/RN Job at Heartland Dermatology Center in Wichita

Highlights and Benefits at Heartland Dermatology Center

This position typically will work Monday through Friday, with paid holidays (six per year), paid vacation, paid sick leave, we offer flexibility in work schedules and value you as a team member.  We provide training, and a comfortable fun working environment. We offer a full benefits package including Employer Paid life Insurance, Employer Paid Short-Term Disability, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as Flexible spending accounts. Other voluntary insurance plans you can participate in, a fantastic 401 (k) plan with matching contributions, and you can enjoy various Employee discounts.

Come join the fastest growing Dermatology practice in Kansas. Heartland Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center PA is proud of our 45 plus years of service. We are currently looking to add a Dermatology Tech on our MOHS team to help us continue to grow and expand our services – training and certification provided! If you're dedicated and ambitious, Heartland Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center PA in Wichita, KS is an ideal place for you. Make your next career move with us!

JOB DUTIES

1.  Escort patients to examination/surgery rooms
2. Gather history of present illness/concerns
3. Do a review of systems with the patient
4. Prepare patients for examination and/or surgery
5. Take past, family, and social history
6. Document all information from visit and input in the patient’s medical record
7. Educate patient so they understand the use of medications or home care
8. Prepare Mohs maps for the next surgery day
9. Check in specimen slides, and put away
10. Perform and assist with triage of patient items and phone calls as needed
11. Take phone calls and listen to phone messages and return phone messages
12. Make pathology calls
13. Perform wound checks
14. Complete referrals and coordinate with other specialties
15. Assist the provider with patient consults
16. Completes Pre-operative preparations
17. Assist the provider during examination as required
18. Assist the surgeon with Mohs procedure by Mohs Layering, Mohs Repair, and suturing
19. Enter and complete prescriptions through Allscripts as directed by the provider
20. Contact pharmacies as needed
21. Assist the surgeon/provider with excisions
22. Lay out surgical supplies and set up equipment for surgeries
23. Apply post-op dressings after surgeries
24. Verify inventory, and if needed place item(s) on order list
25. Clean and prepare surgery room after each patient visit
26. Prepare instrument packs, gauze packs, and autoclave
27. Restock exam, surgical, and treatment rooms and check inventory
28. Place orders for any needed supplies and inventory
29. Pick up and keep counter tops organized and cleaned
30. Empty and wipe down trash receptacles both contaminated and non-contaminated
31. Following OSHA guidelines
32. Clean sterilizer, by draining and refilling
33. Complete temperature checks for the refrigerators and DTM drawer
34. Fill syringes
35. Wash, fold, and put away laundry
36. Pull and file patient charts (as needed)
37. Clean and prepare histopathology slides
38. Clean and sanitize/ sterilize surgical instruments
39. Check and change bio-hazard bags and boxes as needed
40. Stock patient rooms, fill LN2, and change out sterilizer water
41. Perform duties as assigned by supervisor or management
42. Put laundry away, restock bathroom and paper towels
43. Assist front desk with answering phone, and scheduling appointments
44. Assist patient to bathroom
45. Assist patients to their mode of transportation
46. Work on any projects
47. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate

Graduate of an MA program or comparable experience (If not certified, must become certified in 6 months)

Willing to use nursing skills

Willing to learn numerous dermatological procedures

Willing to work independently yet closely with others as a team player

Able to take initiative

Possess strong attention to detail

Able to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with patients, providers, and staff

Able to learn and perform procedures and tasks as listed in the job description

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Must be capable of lifting and carrying 20 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs

Must be proficient in using basic medical math skills

Problem-solving and discriminating judgments knowing right from wrong

Have legible handwriting

Dress professionally—scrubs, nursing uniform, and shoes

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment, including computers, IPAD, printers, copiers, phones, fax machines, calculators, and computer software, digital camera, instrument sterilizer, medical instruments.

Work Environment: The position is in a well-lighted medical office environment. Occasional evening and weekend work.

Physical Requirements:

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Medical Assistant, such as standing for 90 percent of the day; manual dexterity to operate office machines. This includes a computer and calculator; stooping, and bending to pick up equipment and supplies; and mobility to complete errands as needed. Multiple staff demands and deadlines can trigger stress.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS- KSA’S

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.
2. Knowledge of office management techniques and practices.
3. Knowledge of research methods and procedures sufficient to compile data and prepare reports.
4. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
5. Knowledge of purchasing, budgeting, and inventory control.
Skills:

1. Skill in taking and transcribing dictation and operating office equipment.
2. Skill in answering the phone and responding to questions.

Location

Wichita, KS

Department

500

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level