Mohs Technician Preceptor

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 Tech Preceptor 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:

What you'll do:

• Responsible for leading and training new Mohs Technicians in best practice, compliant processes, CLIA requirements procedures for specimen preparation and quality control.
• Assist with new Mohs laboratory set ups.
• Ensuring approved logs and checklists are properly maintained for assigned labs.
• Properly map and process specimens, freezing and sectioning specimens per CLIA regulations.
• Implement appropriate procedures for staining, tissue processing, embedding, cryostat calibration, coverslipping techniques, troubleshooting and other assignments.
• Efficiently organize, file, log, and be able to locate all slides/blocks; dispose of outdated slides/blocks as necessary per CAP/CLIA regulations.
• Adjusts personal availability according to volume changes and activity surges. Must have the ability to travel to mutually agreed upon locations to support Mohs Technician training, lab set-up, CLIA inspections, etc.
• Ability to function independently and to interact well with doctors, 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.
• Ensures laboratory safety practices are adhered to at all times.
• 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.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work with an Electronic Health Record and other related E-Systems, Modernizing Medicine experience a plus.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks, following through to completion.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• At least one (1) year of prior experience as a Mohs Technician required.
• Preferred Education (not required), associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.

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!