Dermatologist Job Description

dermatologist job description includes a detailed overview of the key requirements, duties, responsibilities, and skills for this role.

Last update : July 14, 2023

Dermatologist Job Description

A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in skin, hair, and nails.

A dermatologist is a medical doctor who has completed two to three years of training in an accredited medical school.

This training is followed by an internship in internal medicine.

After this, a surgeon devotes two to three additional years of training to specialize in dermatology.

Dermatologists are either family practitioners or surgeons.

The responsibilities of dermatologists include diagnosing a broad range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, including skin cancer and infections.

In many cases, a dermatologist can treat these conditions through medications, minor surgery, and laser treatments.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Dermatologist to join our team! We are a growing practice with a strong commitment to providing the best possible care to our patients. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial working environment. If you are interested in joining our team, please send your CV to info@practice.com.

Dermatologist Duties:

  • Provide high-quality care for patients
  • Diagnose skin conditions
  • Provide detailed treatment to patients
  • Review patient’s medical history
  • Perform cosmetic procedures
  • Perform various types of skin tests
  • Provide follow-up care
  • Approve or refer patients to other medical specialists

Dermatologist Responsibilities:

  • Apply your medical knowledge to diagnosing and treating skin, hair, and nail diseases in cosmetic and surgical patients
  • Perform physical, skin, and hair examinations, as well as analyze test results
  • Recommend and implement treatment plans for patients
  • Perform surgical procedures, including excisions, biopsies, punch biopsies, shave biopsies, skin grafts, and injections
  • Perform cosmetic procedures, including chemical peels, laser treatments, dermabrasion, skin resurfacing, and non-surgical treatments
  • Perform laser and IPL hair removal
  • Provide patients with local anesthesia
  • Provide patients with post-operative care
  • Perform electrosurgery
  • Perform indirect Mohs surgery to remove skin cancers
  • Perform Mohs surgery to remove skin cancers

Requirements And Skills:

  • Board-certified dermatologist
  • Medical Degree with specialization in Dermatology.
  • Active communication skills and the ability to effectively explain medical terms to patients
  • Strong clinical diagnostic skills
  • Problem solving skills is vital to a compassionate handling for patients and good communication.

At [Company Name], we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals .


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