Mohs Lab Technician

About the role

Vanguard Skin Specialists is a dermatology and plastic surgery practice serving communities in southern Colorado. Our mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world.

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides as directed by our Mohs surgeons, including inking specimens, mounting prepared tissue in preparation of sectioning, and sectioning and placing samples on slides.
• Processes 10+ cases per day with excellent quality and efficiency.
• Adheres to all CLIA standards and documents laboratory conditions daily.
• Maintains supply levels and orders consumable supplies for the lab, tracking inventory, expirations, and proper storage.
• Covers patient to room and confirms reason for visit.
• Takes vitals as needed. Documents appropriately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Communicates patient reason for visit and medical summary to medical providers accurately and efficiently in preparation for exam.
• Acts as chaperone for the provider examination.
• Scribes during the visit, accurately documenting areas examined, notable findings, treatment plan, recommended medications, and recommended procedures.
• Assists providers in dermatology/plastic surgery specific procedures including administering local anesthesia, blotting during surgeries/biopsies, cutting suture, and bandaging post-procedure.
• Reiterates provider instructions for patient regarding treatment plan and post-operative instructions.
• Sends orders as directed.
• Speaks with patients over the phone as directed regarding biopsy results, medication prior authorization status, and other patient questions and concerns.
• Documents calls and prior authorizations in the EMR.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree completed at accredited 4-year university or certified/registered medical assistant and/or medical lab sciences certification or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record of working well on teams and delivering excellence.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• Customer service experience a plus.
• Alignment with the values and mission of Vanguard Skin Specialists.

Qualifications

• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for up to 10 hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 25-50 pounds.
• Operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, printer, copier, scanner, or fax.
• Can identify color on the computer and software used.

Skills

• Superhuman organization and attention to detail.
• Team player.

Benefits

• Compensation is $20-23 per hour with eligibility for overtime and paid time off.
• The practice covers a portion of the premium for medical benefits and also offers vision, dental, and 401K.
• The position also comes with a Graduate School Stipend, bereavement pay, Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave, ACDT Certification Stipend, and Employee Discounts on products and aesthetic services.

Pay

• $20-23 per hour

Schedule

• This is a full-time position with business hours Monday to Friday.
• You will work across multiple offices (Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Canon City, Woodland Park, and Pueblo).

Benefits

• Compensation is $20-23 per hour with eligibility for overtime and paid time off.
• The practice covers a portion of the premium for medical benefits and also offers vision, dental, and 401K.
• The position also comes with a Graduate School Stipend, bereavement pay, Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave, ACDT Certification Stipend, and Employee Discounts on products and aesthetic services.

About Us

We are growing quickly Our management team has been promoted from within Our team has extremely high expectations of each other Our clinic is busy and hard working We love what we do

Contact

Please submit your resume and cover letter. To find out more, go to www.vanguardskin.com. Offers for employment will be contingent on successful pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include a background check, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and/or governmental registry checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vanguard Skin Specialists is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.