Mohs Technician

About the role

Epiphany Dermatology is a fast-growing dermatology services company headquartered in Austin, TX, on a mission to improve access to dermatology services and provide exceptional patient care in underserved markets across the U.S. We are looking for a service-oriented, motivated individual to join us as a Mohs Technician. With ambitions to increase our reach over the next four to five years, our quickly expanding company has gone from a single site in 2015 to nearly 100 dermatological clinics nationwide.

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• Efficiently organize, file, log, and locate all slides/blocks; dispose of outdated slides/blocks as necessary per CAP/CLIA regulations
• Function independently and interact well with doctors, patients, and other team members
• Operate laboratory equipment according to equipment guidelines
• Check care areas for malfunctioning equipment and general maintenance problems on a regular basis; report findings to the appropriate person or arrange for repairs as required
• Ensure that blood/body fluids, biohazard materials, needle containers, and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed of and removed from laboratory areas according to infection control guidelines
• Perform general laboratory maintenance such as equipment maintenance, making reagents, daily cleaning, and filling fixative bottles
• Order, stock, and maintain lab, special order items, and supply storage areas using par levels of supplies, forms, and equipment
• Monitor expiration dates and take action accordingly
• Recognize usage trends affecting unit supplies and make recommendations for adjustments
• Participate in staff meetings and workgroups by providing constructive input for practice improvements and solutions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One (1) year of prior experience as a Mohs Technician highly desired
• Able to adjust personal availability according to volume changes and activity surges
• Ability to adhere to a compliance program and HIPAA standards and policies
• Able to receive and apply constructive input for performance improvement and growth

Preferred Education

• Earned an 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 including: 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

Work Environment

Medical office, procedure/exam room, and laboratory environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, biohazards, or toxic substances. Daily activities may include standing, walking, sitting, bending, and lifting items up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• Medical, life insurance, short-term disability coverage, and mental health services at no cost for eligible employees
• Vision, dental, and supplemental insurance options
• 401k with company matching
• Employee discounts
• HSA and FSA/dependent care
• Tuition assistance
• Certification reimbursement
• Free skin care
• Generous time off plans
• Opportunity for growth