Histotechnician

Job Description

Job Description

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 Histotechnician 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!

What we are looking for :

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!

What you'll do :

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Efficiently organize, file, log, and able to locate all slides / blocks; dispose of outdated slides / blocks as necessary per CAP / CLIA regulations.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.

If you're a hard worker with excellent customer service skills who understands the importance of doing your best to take care of every patient we want to talk to you!

It’ll help to have / be :

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.

Preferred Education (not required) :

Have earned an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or

Have 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 the following :

6 semester credit hours of chemistry

6 semester credit hours of biology

12 semester credit hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory in any combination

Qualifications / Experience :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

One (1) year of prior experience as a Mohs Technician highly desired.

MA certification from the AAMA, NCCT or RMA or state approved Medical Assisting Program (as required by state).

Work Environment and Physical Requirements :

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 :

We offer generous benefits including medical, life insurance, short-term disability coverage, mental health services, and more at no cost for eligible employees.

In addition, we have great vision, dental, and supplemental insurance options. We also offer 401k with company matching, employee discounts, HSA and FSA / dependent care, tuition assistance, certification reimbursement, and more!