Tareen Dermatology is excited to expand into Grand Forks, North Dakota, with the opening of our newest clinic in September 2026. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mohs Technician to join our growing team and play a key role in supporting our Mohs micrographic surgery program.
This unique opportunity offers the chance to be part of a new clinic launch, work closely with our Mohs surgeons and pathology team, and contribute to providing exceptional skin cancer care to patients throughout the region. If you are passionate about laboratory excellence, patient care, and being part of an innovative and growing dermatology practice, we encourage you to apply.
Job Title: Mohs Technician
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Grand Forks, ND
Schedule: Monday – Friday, daytime hours. No evenings, weekends, or holidays
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
- CLIA requires an individual seeking to perform high-complexity testing to have obtained (at a minimum) 60 semester hours. Twenty-four hours of the 60 must be semester science hours that include at least 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology, and another 12 hours of biology, chemistry, or medical laboratory technology courses in any combination.
- Previous medical dermatology, laboratory and MOHS experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to work closely with others and possess solid interpersonal and communication skills Basic computer knowledge.
- Must possess fine manual dexterity.
- Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and have excellent attention to detail. Ability to work independently, accountable and responsible.
- Ability to handle the stress of producing accurate results under time constraints
- Ability to accommodate schedule adjustments.
- Must follow compliance rules and regulations against fraud and abuse. Must follow Tareen Dermatology policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Accurately prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a Pathologist or Mohs Surgeon.
- Identifies, prepares, cuts, stains, and preserves specimen integrity in such a manner for the Pathologist or Mohs Surgeon to render a reliable diagnosis.
- Utilizes high level of technical skills for testing methods as well as special knowledge and abilities for troubleshooting. Maintains laboratory equipment and inventory. Prepares special stains including immunohistochemistry.
- Performs all dermatology tissue dissection according to the grossing procedure.
- Performs tissue manipulation and orientation mapping on Mohs specimens with high degree of accuracy and reliability to ensure results that can assist in the timely diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Competent in all pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytical phases of histology and Mohs surgery.
- Performs grossing/dissection of skin and MOHS specimens using skills and knowledge of tissue type and structure.
- Use equipment and instruments including microscopes, H&E Linear Stainer, cryostats and other lab equipment.
- Receive and accession specimens by labeling Mohs map and Mohs log.
- Prepare Mohs sections for immediate examination according to procedure.
- Performs grossing/dissection of skin and MOHS specimens using skills and knowledge of tissue type and structure while maintaining orientation and specimen integrity.
- Performs solution preparation with accuracy and proper labeling.
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance to policies, procedures and complies with all State, Federal, and professional regulations.
- Monitor quality control and proper maintenance of all logs, equipment and instruments.
- Comply with HIPAA Regulations
- Comply with OSHA rules, safety standards and regulations.
- All other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clinic and lab settings.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk, hear and smell. The employee must be able to sit for 90% of the workday. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
About Tareen Dermatology:
The mission for Tareen Dermatology is to provide compassionate, state of the art dermatologic care to each patient with an emphasis on early diagnosis, patient education, and comprehensive skincare.
Our Vision is to exceed the patient’s expectations by providing individualized, expert, and ethical care. We seek to be a leader in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and to always give back through service in our community.
Tareen Dermatology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Work Location: In person
