Mohs Technician/ Medical Assistant - San Mateo, United States - California Skin Institute

Description

California Skin Institute (CSI) is the largest and fastest growing private dermatology practice in California offering an unwavering commitment to excellence in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery.

We have one of the most state-of-the-art and comprehensive skin-based service lines including laser, light, radio-frequency, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery techniques, Medicare-approved surgery centers and a full-service dermatopathology laboratory.

Come join our team as we innovate both in the clinical setting and in practice operationsPosition Summary:
The Mohs Technician provides support in lab using special Mohs cutting procedures for microscopic diagnosis. Accessioning of specimens and grossing, etc. Accurately and promptly reports results with minimal supervision. Perform routine and specialized lab tests and procedures with documentation of adequate quality control.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Embed, sections tissue, and stain tissue.
Assist with laboratory record keeping and logs.
Clean cryostat equipment, inking station, counters, and wipe down all instruments. DefrostCryostat and scrub auto strainer containers. Label all slides.
Discard all chemicals, sharps, and tissue samples in proper disposal container as per standards established.
Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
File slides from previous day.

Helps maintain and organize surgical instruments in the Mohs lab as required and as per standards established to include preparing and transporting of surgery instruments to Sterile Processing department.

Prepare for and maintain Laboratory regulatory preparedness.
Prepare microscope for use, including computer with microscope program.
Set up inking station including testing stainer.
Test cryostat and prepare tissue chucks for use.

Turn on/fill/change chemicals in stainer and set up cryostat with proper supplies such as freeze spray, freeze medium, slides, and microtome blade.

Assist with ordering supplies needed in the Mohs laboratory.
Packaging and transporting all necessary equipments and supplies needed for Mohs surgery for different locations.
Accompany patient to exam/procedure roomPrepare patients for examination and treatmentCheck the schedule and organize patient flowMust have DERM/EMA experiencePrepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and suppliesEnsure that all treatment rooms are cleaned and stock at the end of the workdayAssist providers in preparing the patient and the facilities for minor surgeriesPrepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including equipment sterilizationAssist with scheduling of patient's tests and treatmentsCleaning and spore testing of the autoclave, adhering to scheduled maintenance and maintain record

• Maintenance of biopsy log, biopsy slides, and pathology reportsProcess prescription refills in compliance with established procedures, assuring authorization for prescriptions as neededOther Duties as assigned.

RequirementsNo experience required and will be trained on essential dutiesMust have reliable transportation and be able to travel to other CSI locationsKnowledge of medical office management systems and proceduresExcellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize workSocial perceptiveness and service orientedExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and planning skillsProficiency in MS Office and patient management software, NextechWill need to travel to other CSI clinic locationsBenefits and PerksWe value our employees' time and efforts.

Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive pay in addition to a benefits package including:

Medical Health InsuranceVision & dental planFlexible Spending AccountLife Insurance401 (K)Generous paid time offGrowth and development opportunitiesRecognition ProgramAnd much moreIt is the policy of California Skin Institute to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, family status (including pregnancy), marital status, military status, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.

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