Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Dermatology

CAPS; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401k with profit sharing

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery (CAPS) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with dermatology experience to join our Dermatology team. This full-time position offers a four-day workweek (7:30a - 5:00p) and supports the dermatology team, assisting physicians with a range of patient care tasks from biopsies to dressing changes.

Reports to the Clinical Supervisor. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of LPN experience in dermatology, comfort with dermatologic procedures, and a passion

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an LPN in a Dermatology setting.
• Comfortable assisting with dermatologic procedures, including biopsies and excisions.
• Passionate about skin health, preventative care, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Open and close exam and treatment rooms daily, preparing rooms per physician preferences.
• Set up exam rooms for scheduled dermatologic procedures or anticipate physician needs for unscheduled ones.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vitals and brief histories, and update medication lists.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, medication use, and compliance expectations.
• Assist physicians with biopsies, excisions, and other dermatologic surgical procedures.
• Perform procedures, including suture removal and dressing changes.
• Assist with insurance preauthorizations and communicate updates to patients.
• Schedule procedures and prepare any required insurance authorizations.
• Maintain daily logs and track expiration dates of supplies and medications.
• Order supplies and medications; verify deliveries against packing labels and stock appropriately.
• Prepare specimens for laboratory pick-up and complete all related documentation.
• Accurately complete all pathology and lab requisition documents.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms after patient visits.

Skills

Dermatology LPN experience

Assist dermatologic procedures

Patient education

Job description

Position:Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dermatology

Location: 5005 Arlington Center

Job Id:199

# of Openings:1

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dermatology

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse with dermatology experience looking for your next career move? Are you interested in working full-time but only 4 days a week? Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery (CAPS) is looking for a skilled, patient-focused LPN to join our thriving Dermatology team — and we can't wait to meet you!

Why CAPS?

• An Expert Team Behind You:You will join a team of exceptionally skilled professionals who are committed to delivering superior patient care and team support.
• Grow Your Career: We invest in you with ongoing training, hands-on learning in advanced dermatologic procedures, and CME reimbursement so you can keep sharpening your skills.
• Real Benefits, Real Perks: Competitive pay, PTO and holidays, 401k with profit sharing, medical/dental/vision, company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and exclusive discounts on services.
• A Beautiful Place to Work: Our state-of-the-art, onsite facility is built for exceptional patient care — and an exceptional place to build your career.

Position Overview:

This position is full-time, working 4 days per week(7:30a - 5:00p) and supports our Dermatology team, assisting physicians with dermatologic patient care — from biopsies and excisions to suture removal and dressing changes — while keeping patients informed and comfortable every step of the way.

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

• Open and close exam and treatment rooms daily, preparing rooms per physician preferences
• Set up exam rooms for scheduled dermatologic procedures or anticipate physician needs for unscheduled ones
• Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vitals and brief histories, and update medication lists
• Educate patients on treatment plans, medication use, and compliance expectations
• Assist physicians with biopsies, excisions, and other dermatologic surgical procedures
• Perform procedures, including suture removal and dressing changes
• Assist with insurance preauthorization's and communicate updates to patients
• Schedule procedures and prepare any required insurance authorizations
• Maintain daily logs and track expiration dates of supplies and medications
• Order supplies and medications; verify deliveries against packing labels and stock appropriately
• Prepare specimens for laboratory pick-up and complete all related documentation
• Accurately complete all pathology and lab requisition documents
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms after patient visits
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Required: Minimum 1 year of experience as an LPN in aDermatology setting
• Comfortable assisting with dermatologic procedures, including biopsies and excisions
• Passionate about skin health, preventative care, and patient education
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable interacting with diverse patient populations

Compensation & Benefits :

• Competitive Salary -$20 - $26 per hour, based on experience relevant to the role
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• PTO and Holidays
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Assistance

Join a top-notch team with ColumbusAesthetic & Plastic Surgery (CAPS)!

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability (ADA), age or veteran status in employment, programs, or against individuals receiving services. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.