SkinPros is a thriving and innovative medical practice that provides exceptional care to patients in our local community. We are currently seeking aMOHS Histotechnician / Medical Assistant to join our team and provide support to our patients. Our practice offers a warm and friendly environment where patients feel comfortable at their visit, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and commitment to excellence. In addition to a supportive work environment, this role comes with a comprehensive benefits packagethat includes medical, visual, and dental insurance, as well as paid time off, sick days, personal days, and holidays. We believe in investing in our employees and offering them the resources they need in order to be successful in their roles.
Shift/Schedule: Monday & Tuesday 7:15 AM - 4:30 PM - Providence, RI / Wednesday & Thursday 7:15 AM - 4:30 PM - Swansea, MA
**This position will be providing support to our MOHS surgery team in Providence, RI and Swansea, MA**
Compensation: Competitive Hourly rate (based on experience) paid biweekly plus comprehensive benefits package
Position Overview:
The Histotechnician is crucial in supporting the Mohs surgeon by assisting with the grossing of specimens, as well as processing, embedding, cutting, and staining tissue samples. Additionally, the Histotechnician is responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring the cleanliness of the laboratory environment. Other duties to be performed as a Medical Assistant to our dermatology physicians, include rooming patients, updating all components of the patient’s medical history, documenting reason for visit and history of present illness. Assists the physician with office procedures including, but not limited to, biopsies, surgeries, and treatments for various skin conditions.
Essential Functions:
To successfully perform this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential function, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Technical Proficiency: Exhibit comprehensive knowledge and understanding of histology, laboratory techniques, and quality control.
- Tissue Processing: Efficiently embed, cut, stain, and mount tissue specimens in accordance with established policies, procedures, and laboratory standards.
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills for effective interaction with superiors, peers, physicians, and patients.
- Organizational Skills: Maintain strong organizational skills and proficiency in computer applications.
- Attendance: Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements:
- Associate degree in chemical or biological sciences or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
- Completion of 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution, including:
- 24 semester hours in medical laboratory technology courses, OR
- 24 semester hours in science courses, comprising 6 semester hours in chemistry, 6 semester hours in biology, and 12 semester hours in any combination of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with Mohs procedures.
- Dermatology Medical Assistant experience preferred.
Certifications and Licenses:
- Certification as a Histotechnologist (HTL, ASCP) or Histotechnician (HT, ASCP).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Applications.
Physical and Mental Demands:
The physical demands outlined here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Occasional requirements to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
- Climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
- Talk or hear, taste, or smell.
- Occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Repetitive motion of the upper body required for extended computer use.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment and Travel Requirements:
- Laboratory environment with exposure to various chemicals and equipment.
- Prolonged sitting, frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment as provided and required.
- Noise level typical for office and medical clinic environments.
- Minimal travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.
Note: This job description may not encompass all duties assigned to the employee and may be updated and modified by the department supervisor based on operational needs.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
