Mohs Technician

Overview

Are you looking for an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing dermatology services company? Epiphany Dermatology, headquartered in Austin, TX, is 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 to accomplish this mission. 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.

Our employees are the key to our success and we’re proud to offer eligible employees great benefits (many at no cost!), perks like free skin care, generous time off plans, the opportunity for growth, and the chance to be part of a purpose-driven organization taking patient care to the next level.

We are excited to grow our team with individuals who are as passionate about our patients as we are and invest a lot of time and energy in our employees’ development because we believe being a part of the Epiphany team is a career opportunity—not just another job.

If you are interested in joining this mission-driven team, please consider applying today!

Mohs Technicians are instrumental to our success, so we’re looking for someone dedicated to providing the best care possible with a big emphasis on empathy. As a Mohs Technician you would be instrumental in providing a variety of support functions that are critical in the lab such as processing, embedding, cutting and staining tissue specimens so a quality microscopic slide can be produced for diagnosis by the Mohs surgeon.

The ideal candidate should be totally comfortable demonstrating competency in all skills related to patient care. Bonus points if you are also great at making others smile!

• 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• Efficiently organize, file, log, and locate all slides/blocks; dispose of outdated slides/blocks as necessary per CAP/CLIA regulations.
• Ability to function independently and to interact well with doctor, 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 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.
• 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 work groups by providing constructive input for practice improvements and solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education certificate (GED).
• One (1) year of prior experience as a Mohs Technician is highly desirable.
• Work Environment and
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  Medical office, procedure/exam room and laboratory environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, biohazards or toxic substances. Daily activities may include standing, walking, sitting, bending and lifting items up to 30 lbs.

• 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.