DERMATOLOGY SURGICAL ASST

Responsible to complete clinical and administrative tasks within the surgical suite and physician office settings. Job duties

may include: preparation of the patient and surgical room, assisting physician throughout surgery, patient triage, clinical

assessment and other tasks as delegated. The Assistant provides wound education to the patient. Assists with patient

scheduling, registration, and contacts patients with biopsy results, as needed.

Education

Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of Credential Medical Assistant status or Completion of a

Certificate/Diploma/Degree Program in a Healthcare related field.

Preferred: N/A

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

Current Certification/Licensure appropriate to education, Healthcare Provider CPR, and Act 33/73 clearances

Experience:

Minimum: One year experience within a healthcare setting.

Preferred: One year in a dermatology practice.

Other Requirements:

Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to include prescription and non-prescription

medications. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.

Physical Requirements:

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:

Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)

Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)

Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)

NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.

Non-Material Handling

Standing - Remaining on ones feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT

Walking - Remaining upright on ones feet, and moving about - FREQUENT

Sitting - Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENT

Stooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL

Bending - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL

Twisting - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL

Climbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/A

Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A

Stairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL

Kneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL

Squatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL

Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL

Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/A

Reaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - FREQUENT

Reaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT

Grasping - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT

Finger Manipulation - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT

Seeing - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

Hearing - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

Repetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time -CONSTANT

Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - FREQUENT

Material Handling

Pushing - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away

from the person. OCCASIONAL 20# - 50#

Pulling - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards

the person OCCASIONAL 20# - 50#

Lift - Floor to Waist OCCASIONAL 20# - 50#

Lift - Waist to shoulder OCCASIONAL Up to 20#

Lift - Shoulder to overhead OCCASIONAL Up to 20#

Carrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) OCCASIONAL Up to 20#

Environmental Factors

Working alone - N/A

Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL

Constant interruptions - CONSTANT

Working with hands in water - N/A

Use of power tools - N/A

Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A

Exposure to vibration - N/A

Exposure to dust - N/A

Exposure to noise (constant) - N/A

Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - FREQUENT

Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A

Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL

Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A

Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - FREQUENT

Working with bloodborne pathogens - FREQUENT