Derm Tech I/II/III - Kelsey Seybold Clinic: Memorial Villages
About The Position
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Dermatology Technician at level I, II, or III. The candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on qualifications and experience. All levels provide patient care under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, with increased responsibilities at higher levels. Dermatology Technician I provides supportive patient-care functions in Dermatology and other assigned clinical areas under the supervision of a physician, registered nurse, or licensed vocational nurse, helping ensure patient and family safety and comfort in accordance with legal, organizational, and professional standards. The role also involves knowledge and scribing of medical terminology to assist with documentation during office visits and procedures. The technician may scribe physician histories, physicals, patient instructions, and pending orders, and may perform additional clinical tasks such as administering injectables, phototherapy or excimer laser treatments, assisting with procedures and sterile fields, supporting cosmetic procedures, removing sutures, educating and registering patients for iPledge/isotretinoin, applying patch tests for allergic contact dermatitis, sterilizing instruments, and managing pathology logs to ensure results are received, communicated, and followed up with treatment. Dermatology Technician II performs all duties of Dermatology Technician I. Dermatology Technician III performs all duties of Dermatology Technician I and II. The position offers performance recognition and development opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or school.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- Either no experience with Medical Assistant certification or registration, or one year of directly related Medical Assistant experience without certification or registration.
- Computer experience.
- Demonstrated ability to use equipment and related supplies for the selected patient population.
- Basic medical/nursing terminology knowledge.
Nice To Haves
- For Dermatology Technician II: 5+ years of directly related Medical Assistant experience with certification or registration, or 6 years without certification or registration.
- For Dermatology Technician III: 8+ years of directly related Medical Assistant experience with certification or registration, or 9 years without certification or registration.
Responsibilities
- Provide supportive patient-care functions in Dermatology and other assigned clinical areas under the supervision of a physician, registered nurse, or licensed vocational nurse.
- Help ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational, and professional standards.
- Use medical terminology and scribe documentation during Dermatology office visits and procedures.
- Scribe physician histories, physicals, patient instructions, and pending orders as needed.
- As requested, administer injectables and perform phototherapy or excimer laser treatments.
- Set up and assist with procedures, sterile fields, and cosmetic procedures.
- Remove sutures.
- Provide iPledge/isotretinoin patient education and register patients in iPledge.
- Apply patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis.
- Sterilize instruments.
- Manage pathology logs to ensure results are received and provided to patients and that treatments are completed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
