Dermatology Technician

Job Purpose ~

The Dermatology Technician is responsible for patient intake, charting for providers, and assisting in clinics by preparing for procedures and/or treatments. Other responsibilities include clerical and clinical duties. This position is also responsible for providing patients with an unparalleled, friendly, and respectful experience to achieve the highest patient and practice satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities ~

• Perform patient intake and medication reconciliation.
• Participate in patient treatment regimen including drawing up and administering medications (under the supervision of a provider).
• Perform suture removals, blood draws, TB skin tests, urine pregnancy tests, and IM/IL injections.
• Prepare patients for medical tests and examinations.
• Assist provider during medical examinations, surgical excisions, cosmetic laser services, and other cosmetic procedures.
• Document patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescriptions in the Electronic Medical Records (EMA by Modernizing Medicine).
• Educate patients and family on follow up care, medication side effects, and treatment protocols.
• Sterilize medical instruments.
• Maintain adequate inventory of examination room supplies and prepare exam rooms at the beginning and end of day and between each patient contact.
• Maintain safe and secure work environment by following and enforcing OSHA standards and procedures: compliance with legal regulations.

• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential according to HIPAA regulations.
• Exhibit excellent patient care/customer service skills.
• Participate in staff meetings and organizational programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications ~

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• 1-3 years in a medical office, preferred.

Knowledge:

• Basic nursing principles and protocols.
• Policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.

Skills:

• Phlebotomy.
• Appropriate assessment and assistance techniques.
• Appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace, and confidentiality methods.
• Health information management by appropriately charting patient data.

Abilities:

• Work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff.
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Appropriately interact with patients, families, staff, and others.
• Flexibly respond to changing demands.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize workload.
• Communicate clearly.
• Completion of Certified Dermatology Technician course within first 90 days of employment.

Working Conditions ~

Combination of office, exam, and other clinical settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic setting.

Physical/ Mental Requirements ~

Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment. Occasionally lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds. May require working under stressful conditions.

Direct Reports

• N/A