Dermatologist | VSH

• Patient care:

  Providing consultations, examining skin, hair, and nails, and developing personalized treatment plans.

• Diagnosis and treatment:

  Diagnosing conditions like acne, psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancer, and prescribing or administering treatments.

• Procedures:

  Performing both surgical (e.g., biopsies, excisions) and cosmetic (e.g., fillers, laser treatments, Botox) procedures.

• Administrative and record-keeping:

  Maintaining accurate and up-to- patient records and managing administrative documents.

• Collaboration and education:

  Consulting with other healthcare professionals and educating patients on proper skincare practices.

• Professional development:

  Staying current with the latest research and advances in dermatology through continuing education.

Objectives of this role

• Provide ethical, top-notch care with your patient s best interest in mind

• Accurately assess and diagnose patients skin, hair, and nail diseases and conditions

• Use educational background and expertise to successfully cure or diminish patients conditions

• Develop trusting relationships with patients with long-term conditions

• Provide preventative care and address patients cosmetic concerns, performing dermatological interventions as needed

• Educate patients on their conditions, treatment options, and further preventative measures they can take

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients skin, nail, and hair conditions and/or diseases, keeping their previous medical history in mind

• Diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and devise treatment plans

• Perform minor surgeries as needed, such as mole, cyst, or wart removals, and conduct biopsies

• Monitor patients progress through follow-up visits, and change treatment methods as needed, keeping a detailed record of symptoms or changes

• Refer patients to other specialists as needed

• Partake in studies, attend conferences and seminars, and stay up to on the latest methodologies to ensure you stay on the cutting edge of treatment for your patients

• Diagnostic and scientific:

  Ability to diagnose conditions, identify symptoms, and use scientific knowledge to create treatment plans.

• Procedural:

  Proficiency in a range of dermatological procedures, from minor surgery like mole removal to cosmetic treatments like laser therapy, chemical peels, and injections.

• Communication:

  Excellent written and verbal communication skills for explaining complex medical information to patients, active listening, and collaborating with colleagues.

• Interpersonal:

  Empathy, compassion, and the ability to build rapport with patients who may be sensitive about their conditions.

• Attention to detail:

  Meticulous observation skills for exams and precise record-keeping.

• Professionalism:

  Ability to remain calm under pressure, make sound decisions, and maintain patient confidentiality.

• Board certification

• Experience working with a roster of regular patients

• Excellent communication skills and pleasant bedside manner

• Commitment to continuing education and staying abreast of important studies and breakthroughs.

• Medical degree with a focus in dermatology

• Successful completion of an educational residency

• License to practice dermatology within region of employment

• In-depth knowledge of dermatological tools and procedures

• Ability to provide specialized skin therapy treatments and interventions

• Experience performing nonintrusive, topical skin surgeries