Derm Tech I/II/III - Kelsey Seybold Clinic: Memorial Villages

UnitedHealth Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k plan

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, in Houston, hiring Dermatology Technician I–III to support patient care under licensed clinicians across dermatology and related services. Roles at levels I–III provide increasing responsibilities and opportunities for growth in a nationally recognized health system.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, Medical Assistant training, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program or school.
• BLS from American Heart Association.
• No experience required with Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant OR 1 year of directly related experience as a Medical Assistant with NO Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant.
• Proven ability to use equipment and related supplies for the patient population.
• Proven basic Medical/Nursing terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive patient care under supervision of licensed clinicians.
• Assist with documentation and medical terminology during Dermatology visits and procedures.
• Assist physicians with history, physical, and patient instructions; may scribe.
• May administer injectables and assist with phototherapy, excimer laser treatments, and other procedures; maintain sterile field and manage pathology log.

Skills

Computer experience

Medical terminology

Medical equipment operation

Education

Medical Assistant program or school

Job description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are seeking qualified candidates for the role of Dermatology Technician at varying levels (I, II, III). The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on qualifications and experience. All levels contribute to patient care under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, with increasing responsibilities at higher levels.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Dermatology Technician I :
  • Dermatology Technician I provides supportive patient care functions for Dermatology and other assigned clinical area, under the supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational, and professional standards
  • The Technician requires additional duties which include demonstrating knowledge and scribing of medical terminology to assist in documentation during Dermatology office visits and/or procedures
  • This position may scribe for physicians (history, physical, patient instructions, pending orders
  • The technician may also be asked to administer injectables and/or other high level skill performance: Perform phototherapy treatment/excimer laser treatment, Set-up/assist with procedures, sterile field, and/or cosmetic procedures, removal of sutures, Ipledge/isotretinoin patient education, registration in ipledge, apply patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis, sterilize instruments, and manage pathology log to make sure all results received and given to patients/treatments done
• Dermatology Technician II:
  • Includes all duties of a Dermatology Technician I
• Dermatology Technician III:
  • Includes all duties of a Dermatology Technician I/II

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program or school
• BLS through American Heart Association
• No experience required with Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant OR 1 year of directly related experience as a Medical Assistant with NO Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant
• Computer experience
• Proven ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient population
• Proven basic Medical/Nursing terminology

Preferred Qualifications:

• For Dermatology Technician II:
  • 5+ years of directly related experience as a Medical Assistant with Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant OR 6 years of directly related experience as a Medical Assistant with no Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant
• For Dermatology Technician III:
  • 8+ years of directly related experience as a Medical Assistant with Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant Or 9 years of directly related experience as a Medical Assistant with no Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 to $32 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.