Histotechnologist/Medical Assistant

Description

This position with be a dual role:

Medical Assistant:

Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Patient Services Representatives, Front Office Coordinator, Practice Operations Manager, and the Practice Administrator in support of delivering expert medical care to our patients. Day-to-day activities will vary from greeting and interacting with patients, collecting patient intake information, returning phone calls, responding to fax correspondence, performing point-of-care testing, setting up exam rooms and preparing for surgical procedures as well as assisting with surgical procedures all while executing our goal to provide first-rate patient care. Overall, the Medical Assistant has a direct interaction with patients and is an integral component in helping deliver our mission of bringing state-of-the-art expertise and patient care to our clientele.

Requirements:

• Completion of a technical/vocational training school program with either CMA, AAMA, RMA, or CCMA Medical Assistant certification -OR-
• Emergency Medical Technician certification; as well as a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• Medical Assistant experience or the equivalent thereof in a high-volume medical setting with the ability to read, write and interpret medical terminology.
• Scheduling flexibility to be able work morning/afternoon/evening hours four to five days per week as needed.
• Demonstrated ability and strong commitment to exceptional patient care and customer service principles.
• Positive and energetic attitude which inspires other team members.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with an ability to remain focused under pressure.
• Aptitude to communicate effectively, balance multiple tasks, set priorities, and solve problems independently or in a group.
• Technology proficiency is critical, including previous EMR/EHR experience as well as working knowledge of Microsoft software products such as Word and Outlook,
• Scribe/Document for physician while in the room
• Full-time
• Medical specialties:

Work Location:  Wilmington 

Histotechnologist

Perform Mohs lab procedures outlined in procedure manual, working in direct contact with Mohs Surgeon.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Completing minimum 10 Mohs cases a day with satisfactory quality.
• Overseeing all patient logs and maintaining CLIA requirements, performs technical histology tasks and
• procedures to include tissue processing, tissue embedding, microtomy, staining, immunohistochemistry,
• accessioning, equipment preventive maintenance, quality control, inventory, supply ordering, data
• gathering/reports, slide and block filing/retrieval and other histology related duties.
• Ability to troubleshoot stainer, cryostat, and other instruments. Knowledge of reagent use, storage and
• safe handling as well as lab standards by OSHA and CLIA.
• Performs daily cleaning of lab and equipment.

Requirements:

Experience: No less than 1 year

Performance Requirements: Ability to Gross, Embed, Cut, Hand Stain H&E, Coverslip. Knowledge of IHC staining

for Melanoma

Knowledge: Cytology, microscopy, Stain Protocol, Anatomy, Setting up Mohs lab, Mohs mapping techniques, CLIA

regulations

Skills: Delegation of responsibility, create workflow, Training, Full understanding of Mohs surgical procedure

Abilities: Punctual, flexible hours, equipment maintenance

Equipment Operated: Cryostat, standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers,

telephones, etc.

This position will require the ability to work the following hours:

On Tuesday the individual hired will be working as a Histotechnologist with the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. working for Mohs. 

Wednesday - Friday they will be working as a Medical Assistant in General Dermatology  with the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Training for this position will be in Myrtle Beach, therefore travel will be expected.