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Vanguard Skin Specialists is a dermatology and plastic surgery practice serving communities in southern Colorado. Our mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. This mission drives everything we do from opening offices in underserved areas to sponsoring humanitarian projects to volunteering locally and abroad, and we believe delivering exceptional medical care requires investing in an extraordinary team and work environment.
“We make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and the world.” - This is our mission and it is the motivation behind what we do. We are seeking a Mohs lab technician who shares this motivation and will help create an exceptional patient experience.
Who We Are:
We are a multi-provider medical practice with a set of operating principle that guide us - excellence in patient care, one-team mentality, making a positive impact in this world. We believe we are the best at what we do.
We are fanatical about providing the best patient care without compromise. Our teams, come in early and stay late to ensure patient concerns are addressed and our schedule is fully optimized for our patients and providers. We take care of our patients the way we would want our children, parents, and grandparents cared for. We work long, challenging days to make this happen. We expect you to help us sustain this level of excellent care.
We run a remarkably efficient and busy clinic. You will need to juggle many tasks while maintaining efficiency and ensuring all the small details are accounted for. Super human organization and attention to detail is a must.
We operate as one team. Our patients and your team members will count on you to be here, every single day, on time. If you have ever worked in a team environment, you understand how important that dedication is to your team, as well as to your personal success.
We believe it is possible to change the world. We give generously of our time and resources locally and around the world.
Job and Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for an outstanding candidate to join our clinical team. Our diverse team includes:
Team members who are applying to PA school, medical school, or those that have completed a Medical Assisting certification or Medical Lab Sciences certification.
Graduates from Colorado College, UCCS, UC Boulder, and elsewhere
Runners, rock climbers, book worms, musicians, introverts, and extroverts
We’re a diverse group with one shared passion - provide the absolute best medical care to our patients.
We don’t require prior experience. We do require an unwavering commitment to excellence. We need a promise from you to push yourself to become the very best. We’ll train you and help you get there.
Our Mohs Lab Technicians at Vanguard have a high degree of responsibility. Our team cares for patients and prepares Mohs slides with excellence and efficiency. Our team works together with physicians and medical assistants to ensure a smooth surgical experience for our patients start to finish.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Prepare slides as directed by our Mohs surgeons, including inking specimens, mounting prepared tissue in preparation of sectioning, and sectioning and placing samples on slides.
Processes 10+ cases per day with excellent quality and efficiency
Adheres to all CLIA standards and documents laboratory conditions daily
Monitors supply levels and orders consumable supplies for the lab, tracking inventory, expirations, and proper storage
Coordinates scheduling routine maintenance for all laboratory equipment and performs routine filter changes and on-site maintenance as outlined
Processes sterile instruments for Mohs surgical procedures and lab operations daily
Mohs lab technicians support the Mohs clinical team (medical assistants and Mohs surgeons) in all aspects of the patient experience, including cross-training in core medical assistant responsibilities:
Escorts patient to room and confirms reason for visit. Takes vitals as needed. Documents appropriately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Communicates patient reason for visit and medical summary to medical providers accurately and efficiently in preparation for exam.
Acts as chaperone for the provider examination. Scribes during the visit, accurately documenting areas examined, notable findings, treatment plan, recommended medications, and recommended procedures.
Assists providers in dermatology/plastic surgery specific procedures including administering local anesthesia, blotting during surgeries/biopsies, cutting suture, and bandaging post-procedure.
Reiterates provider instructions for patient regarding treatment plan and post-operative instructions. Sends orders as directed.
Speaks with patients over the phone as directed regarding biopsy results, medication prior authorization status, and other patient questions and concerns. Documents calls and prior authorizations in the EMR.
Bachelor’s degree completed at accredited 4-year university or certified/registered medical assistant and/or medical lab sciences certification or equivalent experience
Proven track record of working well on teams and delivering excellence.
Excellent verbal and written skills required. Customer service experience a plus.
Alignment with the values and mission of Vanguard Skin Specialists.
Schedule:
This is a full-time position with business hours Monday to Friday. You will work across multiple offices (Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Canon City, Woodland Park, and Pueblo)
Reviews:
Vanguard Skin Specialists believes in providing regular feedback and encouraging professional development. Your first check in with HR will be approximately 90 days from your date of hire. Written annual reviews take place each fall. For individuals with <6 months of tenure by fall review but >6 months tenure at spring review, then the initial review will take place in the spring review.
The practice promotes from within, which provides opportunity for growth and advancement.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation is $20-23 per hour with eligibility for overtime and paid time off. The practice covers a portion of the premium for medical benefits and also offers vision, dental, and 401K. The position also comes with a Graduate School Stipend, bereavement pay, Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave, ACDT Certification Stipend, Employee Discounts on products and aesthetic services.
Physical Working Conditions:
Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for up to 10 hours
Must be able to lift up to 25-50 pounds
Operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, printer, copier, scanner, or fax
Be able to communicate accurately, effectively and frequently
Can identify color on the computer and software used
About Us:
Some other things you should know about us…
We are growing quickly
Our management team has been promoted from within
Our team has extremely high expectations of each other
Our clinic is busy and hard working
We love what we do
Please submit your resume and cover letter. To find out more, go to www.vanguardskin.com.
Offers for employment will be contingent on successful pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include a background check, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and/or governmental registry checks.
Vanguard Skin Specialists is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
