Lab Assistant

Description

Golden State Dermatology is a physician-led and owned dermatology group rapidly expanding across California, with over 37 locations. We are a leading medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology group specializing in skin, hair, and nail conditions, Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer, surgical and non-surgical cosmetic skincare, anti-aging, body contouring, and plastic surgery.

As a Histology Lab Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations for our team of expert Histology and Grossing Technicians. This is your chance to be part of a fast-paced, high-impact lab where your attention to detail and organizational skills will help make a difference in patient care.  If you have experience or qualifications in grossing dermatology specimens, that is a plus, and we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all clerical tasks to support the efficiency of our histology lab.
• Provide top-tier customer service by answering phones and responding to inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure sensitive patient and physician information is securely handled.
• Uphold all corporate safety, quality control, and assurance standards to meet regulatory compliance (local, federal, CLIA, CAP).
• Keep a clean, organized work environment to enhance productivity and safety.
• Accession cases, create slides and cassettes, and arrange materials for grossing.
• Restock cassette and slide machines to prepare for upcoming work.
• Prepare and ship slides to external pathologists and consultants, ensuring all necessary documentation is accurate.
• Monitor special stain logs and manage PAS and GMS staining as required.
• Organize, package, and ship blocks for external staining.
• Enter gross descriptions into the EMA system and maintain meticulous records.
• Bring slides to pathologists and prepare slide boards for various centers.
• File blocks and manage storage for future use.
• Perform essential lab maintenance tasks, including reagent changes and equipment monitoring.
• Contribute to other lab functions or medical assistant tasks as needed, as assigned by your supervisor.

• What We're Looking For:

• Strong skills in interpreting technical data and troubleshooting problems effectively.
• Ability to follow instructions and know when and how to seek guidance from team resources.
• Familiarity with lab equipment like tissue processors, embedding stations, microtomes, and cassette printers is a plus.
• Experience in histology, enabling you to support and guide team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general internet skills for business applications.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A passion for delivering results with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a willingness to engage in team collaboration at all levels.
• Commitment to teamwork and exceeding customer service expectations.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Laboratory experience preferred (but not required).
• Familiarity with CLIA/CA Grossing Guidelines CFR 493.1489 is a plus.

• Exciting Perks:

• 40% off products and procedures, as well as the ability to participate in free annual injectable events
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company paid short and long-term disability as well as life insurance
• Safe Harbor 401K match up to 4%
• Flex spending accounts and commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling for the stresses of everyday life
• Exclusive discounts for theme parks, attractions, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets. 
• Employees accrue PTO from their first day of employment. Additionally, employees who work over 20 hours in a pay period are eligible for 9 paid holidays.
• Pet insurance to cover the healthcare needs of all your pets
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  GSD strongly encourages employees to receive the COVID-19 primary series vaccination.

   

  Golden State Dermatology participates in the E-Verify program.  E-Verify is a free, web-based system that allows employers to confirm their employees’ eligibility to work in the United States.  It does this by comparing information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA).

   

  Golden State Dermatology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Qualifications

Salary : $21 - $30