Histology Technician

DOCS Dermatology Group; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

DOCS Dermatology Group in the United States is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. This role includes logging, batching, cutting, mounting, and staining procedures to support MOHS surgeons and patient care.

Requirements include a Science Degree, prior medical office experience, and familiarity with HIPAA, ICD-10, CPT coding, and ModMed EMA EMR. A team-oriented, detail-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Science degree required.
• Prior experience in a medical office.
• Ability to learn center tasks and assist management and physicians.
• Self-motivated to achieve high patient care and customer service standards.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding preferred.
• Familiarity with ModMed EMA EMR preferred.
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform histological technical procedures to create quality pathology slides for review by pathologist.
• Provide skilled surgical and medical support to MOHS surgeon with patients’ care and safety.
• Prepare patients’ charts, forms and instruments and equipment needed for surgery.
• Prepare histological samples, map, and flatten, frozen section samples, staining.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA regulations.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties, keep room and lab stocked with supplies.
• Organize, file and dispose of all specimens within regulation.
• Participate in external and internal proficiency testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

HIPAA knowledge

ICD-10 CPT knowledge

Education

Science Degree

Tools

ModMed EMA EMR

Job description

Company Overview

At DOCS Dermatology Group, we are not just one of the largest dermatology practices in the nation; we are a dedicated community passionate about skin health! With more than 200 providers across 20 practice brands and 100+ locations in 10 states, we’ve been transforming the lives of our patients for more than 40 years. Our mission is clear: to prioritize our patients with outstanding medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services, all delivered in a friendly, convenient, and compassionate environment.

Summary

The Histology Technician will perform the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. This may include logging, batching, and cutting, mounting, and staining procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform Histological technical procedures using manual and automated techniques to achieve quality pathology slides for review by pathologist
• Providing skilled surgical and medical support to MOHS surgeon with patients’ care and safety.
• Prepare patients’ charts, forms and instruments and equipment needed for surgery
• Prepare histological samples, map, and flatten, frozen section samples, staining
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA and HIPPA regulations
• Perform routine housekeeping duties, keep room and lab stocked with supplies
• Organize, file and dispose of all specimens within regulation.
• Participate in external and internal proficiency testing

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, company paid life insurance, employee assistance program, and paid time off.

Minimum Qualifications

• Science Degree
• Prior experience in medical office
• Ability to learn related center tasks and be of assistance to management and physicians
• Self-motivated to achieve the highest patient care and customer service standards
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding (preferred)
• Familiarity with the ModMed EMA EMR (preferred)
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA law
• Team player

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