Mohs Medical Assistant

VITALSKIN PHYSICIAN MANAGEMENT LLC•La Grange, KY

6d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The Mohs Medical Assistant will work under the direction of the Mohs Surgeons and will assist the physician(s) in the care of the Mohs patients to assure optimal medical care. Mon-Fri 7:00-5:00 MUST be willing to travel daily to additional locations (reimburse mileage & Travel pay) Wage-$21-$23 Based on experience This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Exact tasks and responsibilities may vary by location; employees are subject to the direction of management at the office, as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the office and/or organization.

Requirements

Education equivalent to an associate's degree with at least 60 semester hours to include either 24 in medical lab technology or 24 hours with (6-chemistry, 6-biology and 12 in chemistry, biology, medical technology in any combination) AND three months documented lab training in high complexity testing by specialty or completion of an approved department of Health and Human Services HHS lab training program (ABHES, CAHEA).
Associate's degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical lab technology.
Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and working at a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. at times

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience performing hands on Mohs Tech Duties, including processing specimens and ensuring CLIA standards are met.

Responsibilities

Preparing, freezing, and cutting tissue along with frozen sections using cryostat
Staining tissue (slides)
Maintaining Mohs lab and ordering supplies as necessary
Maintaining storage and organization of slides
Preparation of all materials and reagents used in the Mohs lab with proper handling and disposal
Maintaining and updating CLIA records/logs
Maintaining Mohs log for patient identification
Maintaining Quality Control (QC) logs as required per CLIA regulation, including, but not limited to: daily cryostat temperature, stainer log, room humidity log, DTM control log along with case QC, daily Mohs case QC for slides
Conform to all applicable HIPAA, CLIA and safety guidelines
Train others as needed.