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Salary Range: $21.47 - $34.31 Overview: Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members. Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation. Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts CH Wellness Program Paid Time Off Generous Retirement Plans Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Gym Membership Discount Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Adoption Assistance Shift Differential For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here! Summary: Assists the Mohs surgeon by providing and controlling surgical instruments and equipment during Mohs stages. Ensures that instruments and supplies are cleaned, sterilized and available as needed. Provides hands on assisting with Mohs procedures and wound closures/repairs. Assists with lab/pathology processing of Mohs specimens. This includes accurately preparing and processing histologic specimens for microscopic evaluation and review by the Mohs surgeon. In addition, the surgical technologist will assist the dermatologist providers in day to day dermatology patient flow. Position Reports To: Practice Manager Essential Functions: Opens sterile supplies and sets up for each procedure. Assists Mohs surgeon during procedure according to prescribed standards. Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Sets up procedure room, according to prescribed standards. Assists Mohs surgeon throughout the procedure with instruments, and providing hands on assistance, according to prescribed standards. Dress and provide wound care instruction for the surgery site. Takes appropriate photographs of Mohs stages. Label and organize photographs. Handles specimens for pathology according to prescribed standards. Sterilization and aseptic technique. Demonstrated expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique and universal precautions. Knowledge of and ability to disinfect, clean and sterile surgical instruments, equipment and supplies. Assist in procedure room maintenance, including case preparation, room turnover, and instrument processing. Prepares microscopic tissue slides for the Mohs Surgeon, including processing, embedding, cutting and staining of frozen tissue specimens. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. Other duties as assigned. Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times. Qualifications: Required: High school graduate or GED. Accredited Medical Assisting program graduate, or enrolled in externship program. Active Medical Assistant Interim (IC) or Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) license through the Washington State Department of Health. WA State Surgical Tech Registration. Desired: Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting. Physical/Sensory Demands: O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday. Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position: Walking - F Sitting/Standing - C Reaching: Shoulder Height - O Reaching: Above shoulder height - O Reaching: Below shoulder height - C Climbing - O Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - F Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Lifting: Over 50 pounds - F Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O Crawling/Kneeling - O Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F Twisting/Turning - F Repetitive Movement - C Working Conditions: Work is performed at a work station desk and in patient exam and treatment rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working independently and also working closely with others. Hours may be irregular at times; overtime may be required. Requires working under stressful conditions. General supervision is provided by the Practice Manager with additional instructions, guidance, and directions provided by the physicians or providers with whom the Medical Assistant is working. Job Classification: FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly/Salary: Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position: Unprotected Heights - No Heat - No Cold - No Mechanical Hazards - No Hazardous Substances - Yes Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes Lighting - No Noise - No Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No Infectious Diseases - Yes Confluence Health

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