Dermatology Technician

Franciscan Medical Group•Seattle, WA

3d•$27 - $40

About The Position

The Dermatology Technician provides clinical, surgical, and administrative support in an ambulatory care setting under the direction of a Dermatologist or Mohs surgeon. The role supports patients receiving general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology care, including preparing and rooming patients, providing direct patient care, and assisting physicians during procedures and surgeries. Patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality are priorities. The technician works with physicians and staff to maintain smooth, punctual, and efficient patient flow in a busy practice. Surgical and procedural support includes preparing sterile packs, trays, equipment, exam rooms, supplies, instruments, and sterile fields; preparing patients and providing pre- and post-procedure education and care instructions; assisting physicians during procedures; preparing specimens for pathology; and performing suture removals and bandaging under physician orders. The technician also supports cosmetic procedures and laser-suite activities, communicates pathology results and treatment information, maintains pathology databases, and helps ensure patients receive timely follow-up and treatment. Additional duties include maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms and equipment; performing safety checks and deep cleaning; and supporting care coordination through phone messages, patient questions, appointment scheduling, and medical prior authorizations. The technician is cross-trained in front-office duties, including processing payments and updating insurance information.

Requirements

High school graduate with general studies, upon hire, or GED with general studies, upon hire.
At least 1 year of experience as a practicing medical assistant in a dermatology or MOHS clinic or setting; the posting states 1–3 years, required upon hire.
Washington Medical Assistant Certification, upon hire.
Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caring and supportive attitude toward patients, families, visitors, providers, and coworkers.
Help lead the care team in maintaining smooth, punctual, and efficient patient flow.
Prepare sterile packs and trays and select appropriate packs, trays, and specialty equipment for procedures.
Prepare procedure rooms, establish sterile fields, prepare supplies and instruments, and maintain sterile technique.
Prepare patients for procedures by taking vital signs, positioning them, reviewing the procedure, and reviewing consent forms.
Provide pre- and post-procedure education and care instructions to patients.
Take medical photographs accurately, including anatomical site and location.
Perform local anesthetic injections as ordered by the physician.
Pass instruments, supplies, and sutures and assist physicians during procedures as needed.
Assist with procedures and surgery, including skin retraction, blotting, packing abscess wounds, and post-procedural bandaging and skin care.
Prepare specimens for pathological analysis.
Perform suture removals and bandaging independently under physician orders.
Prepare rooms and patients for cosmetic procedures, including applying topical anesthetic.
Prepare instruments and equipment for aseptic procedures.
Assist physicians in the laser suite with setup, patient preparation, safety precautions, and laser equipment.
Communicate pathology results and treatment information to patients.
Maintain, monitor, and document online pathology databases; follow up on missing pathology and help ensure timely patient contact and treatment.
Maintain exam-room cleanliness and stocking, conduct weekly safety checks for expired products, and perform monthly deep cleaning.
Support care coordination by handling phone messages, patient questions, appointment scheduling, and medical prior authorizations.
Perform cross-trained front-office duties, including processing payments and updating insurance information.