Dermatology-MOHS Technician

Overview

_As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.

Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.

University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

EO/AA_

This position will be responsible for using specialized skills in assisting with MOHS surgery within the dermatology clinics. The position will also ensure optimal, efficient flow of patients while ensuring high quality of service.

It will also serve as a principal EpicCare super user and will be responsible for leading the clinical staff by providing mentoring and training.

This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview:

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.

Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and prepares patient paperwork, reviewing path reports and notations to determine the site(s) to be addressed in surgery.
• Verifies and arranges all supplies and instruments ensuring the surgical trays are setup for daily procedures. Maintains trays for sterilization.
• Conducts MOHS surgical procedures, wound care, pre/post wound procedures, and other highly skilled dermatology related procedures.
• Facilitates improvement projects within the clinic in coordination with the clinic care team.
• Ensures efficient clinic work flow by pre-planning patient visits and reviewing the daily schedule.
• Serves as a primary preceptor for new staff and provides ongoing support and mentoring for all clinical staff.
• Performs as the principal EpicCare super-user providing support and training for staff and providers and attends ongoing training and updates, as available.
• Performs medical scribes transcription related tasks such as inputting patient data, recording examination results, chart preparation in an accurate and thorough manner.
• May coordinate referrals and obtain pre-authorization from insurance companies for procedures and treatments.
• May complete patient registration, assists patient with co-pays and account balances, and reconcile daily cash reports.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills including critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making.
• Ability to act as the chief role model for clinical staff exhibiting behavior qualities as defined in the PROMISE standards.
• Ability to prioritize patient flow and the needs of the clinic.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to understand a pathology report and different types of tumors addressed with MOHS surgery.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to review data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
• Demonstrated knowledge in computer programs such as EpicCare or any other clinical program.
• Demonstrated phlebotomy skills, lab specimen handling, surgical preparation and processing skills.

Qualifications

Qualifications
Required

• One year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or in MOHS surgery.
• Successful completion of the in-house MOHS surgery training and competency checklist within six months of hire.

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
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  One of the following
• Current Advanced EMT certification with the State of Utah.
• Current certification to practice as a Paramedic in the State of Utah.
• Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through AAMA
• Currently credentialed in ABR-OE (Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry) through AAMA.
• Current certification as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through AMT
• Current certification as a National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through NCCT.
• Current Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through NHA.
• Current certification as a NRCMA - Medical Assistant through the National Association for Health Professionals.

_* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
_Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

_To inquire about this posting, email:

EEO Statement

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

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_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and

Affirmative Action:
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_Sherrie Hayashi_

_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_

_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)_

_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_

_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_

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_Online reports may be submitted

_For more information:

_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS").

Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).

Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at for information.

Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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_This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._

Requisition Number _68044_

Reg/Temp _Regular_

Employment Type _Full-Time_

Shift _Day_

Work Schedule _TBD, Weekdays Only_

Location Name _Huntsman Cancer Hospital_

Workplace Set Up _On-site_

_City_ _SALT LAKE CITY_

_State_ _UT_

Department _HCH OPC 60C CLINIC 2C_

Category _Nursing Support_

Workplace Set Up _On-site_

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