Facilities Coordinator

Job description

Aspire Dermatology is se ek in g a Professional, High Energy Mohs Technician to help us provide excellent quality of care to our patients.

Company description : Aspire Dermatology, with twelve conveniently located offices throughout Rhode Island, is a highly professional provider of a full range of dermatology services from skin screenings and cosmetic procedures to Mohs surgery. The Mohs Technician is a multi-functional role in which you will work closely with our Mohs surgeon to prepare and process histologic specimens, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and laboratory accuracy.

Hours: Full Time, 40 hours, Monday -- Friday (And occasional Saturdays); 8:00 am -- 5:00 pm (or similar hours, must be flexible)

Starting pay rate range: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour, based on education, certifications, and experience.

Job description: Provides support to our Mohs surgeon by accurately preparing and processing histologic specimens for microscopic evaluation and review by the Mohs surgeon. Maintains appropriate quality control measures and ensures the department operates in accordance with all standards established by OSHA, CLIA, and other applicable regulatory agencies. This position is a dual-role opportunity that requires flexibility to float between both Clinical Medical Assisting and Pathology functions based on departmental and patient care needs. Responsibilities may include providing direct clinical support to providers and patients, assisting with patient care and clinical procedures, as well as performing pathology-related duties associated with Mohs surgery specimen processing. Coordinates and works closely with clinical staff, providers, and patients to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.

Essential Functions:

• Processes, embeds, cuts and stains quality frozen tissue specimens.
• Performs and documents tests in compliance with quality control procedures and established parameters and standards.
• Maintains appropriate quality controls, and ensures the department is operating in accordance with all standards set forth by OSHA, CLIA and other regulatory agencies.
• Maintains laboratory equipment in good working order and troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Works with the Mohs surgeon to resolve quality control, patient, or procedural problems.
• Orders supplies related to the defined area.
• Floats between working both Clinical and Pathology as needed.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with physician and to function as technical resource to clinical staff.
• Electronically scribe Mohs documentation into patients’ chart via Mohs Map.
• Assist with preparing patient for exams and procedures, preparing equipment & instruments by using proper sterilization techniques, and providing education to patients on pre- and post-operative care instructions.
• Consistently follows policies, procedures, and protocols at Aspire Dermatology.
• Maintains an extremely high level of confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines.
• Responsible for delivering a high level of customer service in all in interactions with patients, providers, employees, vendors, and guests.
• Assists in meeting and exceeding individual, team and organizational goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains yearly competencies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience : One (1) year of experience (within the past five (5) years) as a Mohs Surgery Technician.
• Education : Associates degree in histotechnology, medical technology, biological sciences or related field; or, a certificate of successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program is preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Must be commutable to all Aspire offices as needed.
• Influenza vaccination is mandatory.
• Attention to detail and ability to utilize skills interchangeably to all areas of medical practice.
• Ability to understand and apply policies, procedures and protocols.
• Ability to interact with patients, providers, supervisors and peers in a professional manner.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maintenance of ASCP Histotechnician (HT) certification preferred.

Physical Demands:

The following is a non-exhaustive list of the physical demands of this position:

The employee must be able to sit; stand (including prolonged standing); use hands to handle and feel; reach with hands and arms; walk (including prolonged walking); climb stairs and stepstools; balance; push and pull heavy objects such as wheel chairs; stoop; kneel; crouch; squat; crawl; twist; pinch; write; type; grip; speak; hear; and smell. The employee must also be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Provided that they would not cause the company undue hardship, Aspire Dermatology will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position.

Benefits available:

• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• On-the-job training
• Company-provided scrubs

For more information about our practice, please visit us at

Aspire Dermatology participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.

Compensation details: 26-30 Hourly Wage

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