Mohs Technician

Epiphany Dermatology; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Vision and dental coverage

401k with company matching

HSA and FSA

Tuition assistance

Certification reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Epiphany Dermatology invites applications for a Mohs Technician to support lab processing, embedding, cutting and staining of tissue specimens for diagnostic slides. The role emphasizes empathy, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-growing dermatology network across the U.S.

Ideal candidates will have a strong patient-care orientation, up to one year of Mohs experience, and a background in laboratory science. Comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of Mohs Technician experience is highly desirable.
• Previous lab experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient patient flow while ensuring safety and satisfaction.
• Process, embed, cut and stain tissue specimens for slide preparation.
• Prepare and organize slides/blocks; dispose of outdated materials per CAP/CLIA.
• Operate lab equipment following guidelines and report malfunctions.
• Handle biohazard materials according to infection control policies.
• Perform routine lab maintenance, prepare reagents, and refill fixatives.
• Manage inventory of lab supplies and par levels; track expirations.
• Contribute to practice improvements in staff meetings.

Skills

Patient care

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

60 credit hours in chemistry/biology

Tools

Lab equipment

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 aMohs Technicianto 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.

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 aMohs 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.

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.

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.

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!