Mohs Technician - Traveling

Epiphany Business Services, LLC•Salida, CO

2d•$23 - $25•Remote

About The Position

Epiphany Dermatology is seeking a service-oriented, motivated Traveling Mohs Technician to join their dynamic, fast-growing dermatology services company. The company's mission is to improve access to dermatology services and provide exceptional patient care in underserved markets across the U.S. As a Traveling Mohs Technician, you will be instrumental in providing a variety of support functions critical in the lab, such as processing, embedding, cutting, and staining tissue specimens to produce quality microscopic slides for diagnosis by the Mohs surgeon. The ideal candidate should be comfortable traveling between agreed-upon clinics and demonstrate competency in all skills related to patient care. The company is expanding rapidly and offers a career opportunity with significant growth potential.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Ability to travel up to 90% of the time in agreed-upon clinical locations.
MA certification from the AAMA, NCCT or RMA or state approved Medical Assisting Program (as required by state).
Must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Nice To Haves

Able to adjust personal availability according to volume changes and activity surges.
The ability to adhere to a compliance program and HIPAA standards and policies.
Able to receive and apply constructive input for performance improvement and growth.
One (1) year of prior experience as a Mohs Technician highly desired.
Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or education and training equivalent to an associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology that includes at least 60 semester credit hours from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include 6 semester credit hours of chemistry, 6 semester credit hours of biology, and 12 semester credit hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory in any combination.

Responsibilities

Maintain efficient patient flow, while supporting patient safety and satisfaction.
Properly map and process specimens, freezing and sectioning specimens per CLIA regulations.
Implement appropriate procedures for staining, tissue processing, embedding, and other assignments.
Efficiently organize, file, log, and able to locate all slides/blocks; dispose of outdated slides/blocks as necessary per CAP/CLIA regulations.
Ability to function independently and to interact well with doctor, patients and other team members.
Operates laboratory equipment according to equipment guidelines. Checks care areas for malfunctioning equipment and general maintenance problems on a regular basis. Reports findings to the appropriate person or arranges for repairs, as required.
Ensures that blood/body fluids, biohazard materials, needle containers and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed of and removed from the laboratory areas, according to infection control guidelines.
Provide general laboratory maintenance such as equipment maintenance as required, making reagents, daily cleaning, and filling fixative bottles.
Orders, stocks, and maintains lab, special order items and supply storage areas using par levels of supplies, forms and equipment. Monitors expiration dates and takes action accordingly. Recognizes usage trends affecting unit supplies and makes recommendations for adjustments.
Participates in staff meetings and workgroups by providing constructive input for practice improvements and solutions.
Other duties as assigned.