Dermatologist

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Time Type:
Full time

Department:
Specialties

All Locations:
Winthrop

Position Summary:

Dermatologist to provide comprehensive outpatient dermatology including skin biopsies and referrals for further treatment as needed

Department Position Summary: 
In accordance with the Physician’s Delineation of Privileges and under the direction of the Medical Director, the Physician will perform the following functions.

        
Duties and Responsibilities:


* Assess, diagnose, and provide treatment recommendations for diseases and abnormalities affecting the skin, hair, and nails


* Prescribing medication and creating treatment plans, referring patients for surgery where necessary


* Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed


* Assessing and updating patients’ medical history, including keeping a record of patients’ symptoms


* Informing and educating patients on available treatments and preventative skincare


* Referring patients to specialists in other fields as needed


* Keeping up to date with new medical procedures, topics, and scientific studies by attending seminars, conferences, and training programs


* Adhering to infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees


* Collaborating with patients’ primary care team for provision of comprehensive healthcare

                    

Skills:


* Excellent attention to detail during consultations with patients and reviewing medical records


* Effective interpersonal skills with the medical team and patients


* Manual dexterity to examine the skin, apply treatments, and perform minor minimally invasive procedures with use of local anesthetic


* Strong clinical diagnostic skills


* Competence in performing minor surgical and cosmetic procedures as requested by patients and when clinically appropriate


* Commitment to a high standard of care through the promotion and maintenance of skin health


* Capable of multitasking and working diligently in a fast-paced work envir...