Derm Tech I-Dermatology- 40 Hours-Days

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Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

1. Prepares the exam and/or procedure rooms by selecting and preparing supplies. Assembles, adjusts, observes and maintains non-sterile equipment to ensure that it remains in working order.
2. Prepares patients for surgery by providing physical and emotional support. Review medical record with patient. May take and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, etc. Observes patients, (physical appearance, attitude, appetite, etc.), records observations and alerts supervisor or provider. Performs pre-op incision site preparation as directed by cleaning, shaving and disinfecting the skin with an antiseptic solution. During MOHS surgery, maps the area of tumor removal as directed by provider.
3. Set up of mayo tray with instruments and supplies according to procedure and provider preference. Performs sterile scrub procedures and related activities such as draping the patient and operative area.
4. Assists in connecting & applying surgical equipment. Assists in the surgical procedure by passing instruments, sutures, sponges and needles before, during, and after surgery. Operates lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units and surgical/medical equipment. Holds retractors or instruments. Sponges or suctions the operative site as directed. Participates in counting sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after surgery.
5. Collects, labels, and transports specimens to appropriate departments and complete requisitions as required.

III. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:

Required:
1. Equivalent to a high school education.
2. Current Medical Assistant credential administered by a recognized school which is accredited by the Department of Health or a Medical Assistant credential from a UMass Memorial Medical Center approved program (ARMA, NHA etc.).
a. This Medical Assistant credential must be maintained.
3. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must be obtained within 2 months of hire/transfer.

Experience/Skills:

Required:
1. Broad knowledge of dermatological procedures including MOHS surgery, removal of melanomas, tumors, skin tags, logging, specimen preparation, typically acquired through a minimum of two years direct patient care experience in a dermatology practice or surgical setting.
2. Knowledge of office and laboratory procedures
3. Medical terminology and computer skills.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

IV. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations. Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds. Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.