Job Description
*Histology Assistant – Skin & Cancer Associates*
Platinum Dermatology Partners – *Aventura, FL*
*Who We Are:*
*Platinum Dermatology Partners* is a network of high-quality dermatology clinics that focus on collaborative and innovative ideas to drive growth. We offer general dermatology, cosmetic, medical, plastic surgery, and cancer screening treatments. We have over 145 clinics, over 350 providers, and more than 2300 employees in clinics across Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, and Florida. We are a rapidly growing company that allows our doctors to focus on providing exceptional care without worrying about the operational side of the business. Our core values focus on collaboration, ownership, respect, excellence, authenticity, and integrity. Our purpose is to empower the practice of exceptional dermatology.
*Company Conformance Statements:*
* In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
* Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
* Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
* Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
* Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
*Position purpose:*
As a _*Histology Lab Assistant*_, you will be responsible for clerical and technical duties to assure timely, accurate and efficient distribution of pathology slides..
*Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks*:
* Accessioning cases.
* Accurate filing of blocks and unstained slides daily
* Responsible for morning slide turn out and accurate routing of slides for pathologists (also checking off slides in LIS/QC).
* QC check of block to slide before turn out
* Filing of IHC and special stains slides.
* Answering Histology phones and troubleshooting calls from pathologists.
* Ultra reagent maintenance
* Proper disposal of recycle materials & trash as needed
* Assists pathologists and histologists as needed
* Ability to learn Histology skills including embedding, microtomy, and special stains.
* Works and communicates cooperatively with team members to identify and complete lab responsibilities and meet department goals. Participates in department activities to improve patient care/lab systems, shares new information with all team members attends team meetings and effectively orients/mentors new staff as requested.
* Maintains current knowledge and skills applicable to job assignment through continuing education or professional organizations. Follows all procedures and policies and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required.
* In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Platinum Dermatology needs or requirements.
* Follows safety standards in all aspects of performance of the above functions, reports/removes unsafe equipment and attends safety education sessions.
*Education:*
* High School Diploma or GED is required.
* Florida Histology License and ASCP certified is required.
* A bachelor of science degree is preferred.
*Qualifications:*
* Previous Accessioning and LIS experience a plus
* Associate Degree or higher preferred.
* One year in a medical laboratory is preferred.
* Knowledge of handling chemical and biohazardous material is desired.
* Basic knowledge of biology and medical terminology.
* Additional considerations will be given to those with an earned Bachelor of Science degree, with a human anatomy course, biology, and chemistry obtained from an accredited institution.
* Medium work-exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently.
* Involves constant standing, walking, sitting, and movement.
* All work will be performed within the laboratory and in close proximity to electrical instruments, computers, and other laboratory equipment and chemicals.
*Our competitive benefits package includes the following:*
* Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
* Short-term/Long-term disability
* Life and other voluntary plans
* 401(k) plan
* Employee Referral Program
* Paid Time-Off
* Company-Paid Holidays
*Equipment Operated:* Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
*Physical Requirements:* Must possess manual dexterity to operate office machines including computer and calculator; stooping and bending to handle files and supplies; and mobility to complete errands or deliveries. Includes handling of sharps and chemicals.
*Equal Employment Opportunity:*
*Platinum Dermatology Partners *is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for applicants and Employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws.
*Platinum Dermatology Partners* does not permit discrimination of any type against an employee because of any of the following legally protected characteristics: gender, race, color, religion, country of origin, mental disability, physical disability, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, age, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.
_*Please note, that any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment background checks.*_
_*No phone calls or agencies, please.*_
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Dermatology
* Pathology
Schedule:
* Day shift
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
* Histology: 3 years (Required)
* embedding: 3 years (Required)
* Laboratory: 2 years (Required)
* Specimen collection / processing: 2 years (Required)
* Dermatology: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
* Aventura, FL 33180 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Day shift,