What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Dermatology Group - Mohs Tech - Birmingham position at AQUA DERMATOLOGY MANAGEMENT LLC?
Surgical Dermatology Group, an AQUA Dermatology portfolio practice, is one of the largest and most comprehensive full-service skin care providers in the Southeast. It offers medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, vein care, and radiation oncology.
This position will work with an assigned doctor during Mohs procedures. Duties include Mohs histology procedures, tracking of all submitted Mohs specimens for processing and diagnosis, and the necessary recording of Quality Assurance and Quality Control for the Mohs Lab.
Responsibilities:
- Is responsible for specimen handling, storage preservation, and identification; freezing tissue and cutting frozen sections with a microtone; staining and placing a tissue on slides; and prepping reagents.
- Is responsible for the disposal of stains and the upkeep of the work area.
- Keeps equipment operational by following operating instructions and troubleshooting breakdowns.
- Updates OSHA and CLIA records.
- Maintains patient identification.
- Documents in EMR as appropriate.
- Troubleshooting issues with fellow technicians and resolving any problems by examining and evaluating data, and selecting appropriate corrective steps.
- Conforms to all applicable HIPAA and safety guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision are available after 30 days of hire
- Short-term disability and life insurance, and many ancillary options.
- 401 (k) available after 90 days of hire
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
- Full-Time
- Monday - Friday 6- 4 pm, 4-10-hour shifts
- DAILY Travel is required: Birmingham/Huntsville/Montgomery/Dothan - NO OVERNIGHTS
LOCATION - Birmingham
QUALIFICATIONS
Education - GED/High School Diploma
Experience – Experience in a CLIA-certified laboratory setting (Preferred). 1-2 years of experience in skin pathology or as a histo-tech (Preferred)
Familiarity with common medical terminology
Communication – Excellent oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively. Bilingual is not required, but preferred.
Work Style - Must be able to work well independently but ask for help when needed, analyze and interpret information, and interact and decipher information telephonically and electronically.
Founded in 1998, AQUA Dermatology is the Southeast's premier dermatology practice, with over 100 locations throughout Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. Our established practices and experienced physicians offer patients the highest quality outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. From common rashes to skin cancer treatments, plastic surgery procedures to an array of vein treatments, no case is beyond our experience and expertise!
