Derm Techinican - Derm Mohs

Job Summary

Reports to the Operations Manager, the Dermatology Technician assists Dermatology providers in all aspects of patient care including assisting with obtaining specimens and biopsies. Demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist the Mohs surgeon during procedures by positioning and draping patients, handling instruments, and providing retraction and visualization of the surgical site.
• Administer lidocaine as directed by the provider and monitor patient response.
• Assist with surgical closures—including layered closures, flaps, and grafts—by preparing materials, sutures, and supplies and assisting during repair.
• Perform wound care, including hemostasis assistance, dressing application, and pressure bandaging.
• Provide detailed post‑operative instructions to patients and caregivers, covering wound care, activity restrictions, medication use, and signs of complications.
• Maintain workload records, patient chart information, proficiency testing, and quality‑control documentation; log instrument and procedure calibrations and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare laboratory procedures, identify inconsistencies, and direct questions to appropriate contacts to ensure accurate patient results.
• Understand and prepare surgical instruments, sterile and non‑sterile packaging, and surgical/clean fields.
• Assist in dermatologic office surgeries, procedures, and visits, including documenting and mapping cancerous/pre‑cancerous lesions, numbing biopsy/excision areas, suture removal, and recording in the electronic medical record.
• Room patients following standardization guidelines: escort to exam rooms, interview, and measure vital signs.
• Prepare, clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments and exam rooms in compliance with OSHA, CDC, and infection‑control standards.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by the provider and communicate clear instructions to patients.
• With provider direction, communicate lab and test results, triage patient phone calls, perform medication refills, schedule visits, and provide clear guidance for Mohs surgery and excision/procedures.
• Maintain OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA compliance.
• Enhance professional growth by participating in continuing education and in‑service training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to handle proper specimen collection, labeling, handling, preservation, fixation, processing, preparation, transportation, and storage.
• Understanding of electronic medical records and documentation requirements.
• Ability to interpret written protocols, lab reference manuals, and memos.
• Capability to manage a steady volume of work accurately in a busy surgical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team‑based decision‑making culture.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, delivering effective outcomes and on‑time performance.
• Attention to detail and careful, precise work habits.
• Initiative and willingness to perform duties.
• Effective information sharing with co‑workers.
• Cooperation with other departments and work groups.

Licenses and Certifications

• Active driver’s license for travel between office sites.
• Approved credential such as LPN, CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA, or EMT.
• If LPN, an active, unencumbered multistate (compact) nursing license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state—specifically Kentucky, Indiana, or Ohio.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Experience

One year of experience as a Medical Assistant (MA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Benefits

• No nights, holidays, or weekends.
• Paid Time Off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Opportunity for career growth.

Schedule

Regular scheduled hours: 40 hours per week. No nights, holidays, or weekends.

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt.