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Intermountain Health MOHS Technician Medical Assistant Dermatology in Salt Lake City, Utah
Job Description:
The Mohs Technician helps to provide quality patient care as a skilled member of the team in support of the Dermatologic Surgery/Mohs Surgical practice. Mohs Technicians perform Medical Assisting duties in support of the practice in addition to surgical assistance and helping to prepare specimen microscope slides for the Mohs surgeon to review.
One year of MOHS experience highly preferred.
Shift Details: Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Unit/Location: Memorial Dermatology
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In addition to clinical duties such as assisting the provider with examinations, procedures, treatments, intake triage as specified by the physician (which may include but is not limited to gathering chief complaint, history, vital signs, height, weight, OFC, care process model data, etc.), preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas, and other interventions, Mohs Technicians also perform basic clerical and office duties. This includes assembling necessary documents and supplies, maintaining inventory of supplies, ordering and restocking as needed to ensure supply availability for patient care, effectively using computer applications as needed, maintaining medical and other records, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring appointments, inpatient/outpatient admissions, and test and treatment/procedure results. Under the direction of the provider the Mohs Technician may assign procedural and diagnostic coding to encounter forms, conduct pre-authorizations, manage referrals, pharmacy refills, etc. in accordance with third party insurer requirements. The Mohs Technician also helps to facilitate timely billing by completing the necessary documentation and may also perform other business and financial duties as assigned.
The Mohs Technician actively participates in developing and revising laboratory procedures and training other employees. The Mohs Technician will maintain a working knowledge of the laboratory documentation process required to remain compliant with CLIA regulations and maintain a working knowledge of Cryostat and other laboratory equipment, troubleshooting skills, and an awareness of the factors that influence test results.
The Mohs Technician adheres to all CLIA regulations, chemical hygiene protocols, and maintains skills competency in Mohs Surgery and working knowledge of industry trends by taking advantage of available educational opportunities as directed.
The Mohs Technician also actively participates in quality improvement initiatives (i.e. CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
Current BLS for Health Care Provider
One year of experience in a Mohs practice as a Mohs technician including preparation of at least 400 pathology slides (verified in background check) OR proof ofcompletion of an medical assisting program
Demonstrated detail oriented and highly organized, with good manual dexterity and adequate visual acuity.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous training and /or experience in histology / Mohs laboratory.
Successful completion of a Mohs specific Quality Assurance training program recognized by a national professional organization.
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Location:
Memorial Clinic
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$24.06 - $37.15
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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