MOHS Tech

Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: 12 hour shifts - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday starting at 6:30am
• Unit/Location: Dermatology
• Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

Benefits

Intermountain Healthcare offers a generous benefits package that contributes to the overall health and compensation of each caregiver.   

• Various insurance options through Select Health, Intermountain’s insurance company 
• Onsite fitness centers and discounts to local gyms 
• LiVe Well caregiver incentive program – up to $300 per year 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including free counseling for caregivers and their immediate family 
• Over 302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from movie tickets, pizza and the zoo to car rentals and hotels 
• Paid Time Off including but not limited to Parental Leave, Long and Short-Term Disability 
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer contribution 
• Up to $1,500 referral bonus  
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Tuition Assistance through Peak - up to $5,200 per year paid to your school as you go 
  
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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'' or ''Professional Rescuer'' CPR certification.
• One year of experience in a Mohs practice as a Mohs technician including preparation of at least 400 pathology slides (verified in reference check).
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• Successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program (education is verified).
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• Demonstrated detail oriented and highly organized, with good manual dexterity and adequate visual acuity.
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• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous training and /or experience in histology / Mohs laboratory.
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• 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Salary : $5,200