Dermatologist

NeighborHealth; Winthrop (MN); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NeighborHealth in Massachusetts is seeking a Dermatologist to provide comprehensive outpatient dermatology, including skin biopsies and referrals for further treatment as needed. You will work under the Medical Director with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include diagnosing, treating, and educating patients; coordinating with the primary care team; and maintaining EMR documentation while adhering to infection-control policies.

Formación

• Active Massachusetts medical license without restrictions.
• Board certified or board eligible in dermatology.
• Valid BLS certification.
• Experience working full-time as a dermatologist is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, diagnose, and treat diseases of the skin, hair, and nails.
• Prescribe medications and create treatment plans; refer for surgery when needed.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans.
• Document patient history and symptoms; maintain complete medical records.
• Educate patients on treatments and preventive skincare.
• Collaborate with primary care and specialists for comprehensive care.
• Keep up to date with new procedures and research.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Manual dexterity

Clinical diagnostic skills

Minor surgical procedures

Skin health advocacy

Multitasking in fast-paced env

EMR documentation

Educación

MD or DO

Descripción del empleo

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!

As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

Whether you’re a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit our Careers Page.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Specialties

All Locations:

17 Main Street – WCHC

Position Summary:

Dermatologist to provide comprehensive outpatient dermatology including skin biopsies and referrals for further treatment as needed

Department Position Summary:

In accordance with the Physician’s Delineation of Privileges and under the direction of the Medical Director, the Physician will perform the following functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, and provide treatment recommendations for diseases and abnormalities affecting the skin, hair, and nails
• Prescribing medication and creating treatment plans, referring patients for surgery where necessary
• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed
• Assessing and updating patients’ medical history, including keeping a record of patients’ symptoms
• Informing and educating patients on available treatments and preventative skincare
• Referring patients to specialists in other fields as needed
• Keeping up to date with new medical procedures, topics, and scientific studies by attending seminars, conferences, and training programs
• Adhering to infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees
• Collaborating with patients’ primary care team for provision of comprehensive healthcare

Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail during consultations with patients and reviewing medical records
• Effective interpersonal skills with the medical team and patients
• Manual dexterity to examine the skin, apply treatments, and perform minor minimally invasive procedures with use of local anesthetic
• Strong clinical diagnostic skills
• Competence in performing minor surgical and cosmetic procedures as requested by patients and when clinically appropriate
• Commitment to a high standard of care through the promotion and maintenance of skin health
• Capable of multitasking and working diligently in a fast-paced work environment
• Effective use of electronic medical record (EMR) to document encounters

Practice Based Learning and Improvement:

• Monitors quality of own practice and participates in continuous quality improvement.
• Applies/conducts research studies pertinent to area of practice to improve outcomes.Uses evaluative information including peer review to improve care and practice.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

• Provides guidance and counseling regarding management of health/illness condition.
• Communicates the patient’s health status in a culturally, linguistically, and age-appropriate manner.
• Maintains confidentiality while communicating data and results in a manner that preserves dignity and privacy of patient.
• Provides a complete and legal record of care.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with department staff and other internal and external stake holders.

Professionalism:

• Collaborates with other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant legal regulations for physician practice.
• Uses sound judgement in assessing conflicting priorities and needs.
• Advocates for patients to ensure health needs are met.
• Accepts personal responsibility for professional development and the maintenance of professional competence and credentials.
• Reviews prescriptions as supervising physician as per state law and department policy.
• Assumes accountability for practice.
• Acts ethically to meet the needs of patients.
• Reports medication errors and unusual and unforeseen clinical outcomes in a timely fashion to appropriate clinical leadership.

Systems Based Practice:

• Considers access cost, efficacy and quality when making care decisions.
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains current knowledge of the organization and of the relevant health center departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes a sense of “teamwork” through demonstration of self-direction and self-motivation.
• Solves problems independently or knows when to seek consultation.
• Provides leadership to other support staff on the practice team.
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with others at all levels of the organization.
• Displays outstanding customer service skills when interacting with others at all levels of the organization.

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of medical degree as MD or DO.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Massachusetts medical license without restrictions.
• Board certified or board eligible in dermatology.
• Valid BLS certification.
• Experience working full-time as a dermatologist a plus

Physical Environment:

Working with all age groups. Frequent sitting, occasional standing & walking, pushing of wheelchairs, and lifting of 40lbs. Lifting includes moving patients from a stretcher to a bed. Job entails exposure to blood.

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmativeaction employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request.

E-Verify Program Participation Statement:

NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.