Dermatopathology Pathologist: Skin Biopsy Diagnostics

Bako Diagnostics; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a board-certified Dermatopathologist to join a high-volume dermatopathology laboratory focused on skin and nail pathology.

The role involves interpreting specimens, signing out pathology reports, correlating findings with clinical history, and collaborating with clinicians, staff, and teaching residents. Fellowship in Dermatopathology and an active medical license are preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology required.
• Relevant experience and/or fellowship in Dermatopathology.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Dermatopathology preferred.
• Active and unrestricted medical license, or eligibility for licensure, in the applicable states.
• Expertise in interpretation of skin and nail pathology specimens.
• Experience in a high-volume dermatopathology laboratory preferred.
• Strong diagnostic, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret dermatopathology specimens including skin biopsies, excisions, and nail unit specimens.
• Render accurate and timely diagnoses in a high-volume case environment while maintaining quality and consistency standards.
• Sign out pathology reports summarizing microscopic findings, diagnostic interpretations, and clinicopathologic correlations.
• Evaluate inflammatory, infectious, autoimmune, benign, premalignant, and malignant dermatologic conditions.
• Interpret special stains, immunohistochemistry, and molecular studies as applicable to dermatopathology.
• Correlate histopathologic findings with clinical history, photographs, and laboratory data.
• Participate in consensus review, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and peer review activities.
• Communicate significant or unexpected findings directly with referring physicians when appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory personnel, histotechnologists, fellow pathologists, clinicians, and administrative staff.
• Support educational initiatives, conferences, and continuing medical education activities as needed.
• Involvement in training programs including teaching of podiatric medicine residents.

Skills

Diagnostic excellence

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

High-volume lab experience

Education

MD/DO

Dermatopathology fellowship

Board certification in Anatomic Pathology

Job description

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a board-certified Dermatopathologist to join a high-volume dermatopathology laboratory focused on skin and nail pathology.

The role involves interpreting specimens, signing out pathology reports, correlating findings with clinical history, and collaborating with clinicians, staff, and teaching residents. Fellowship in Dermatopathology and an active medical license are preferred.