Dermatology Health Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Health Technician (Dermatology)
• Setting: Dermatology clinic exam/procedure rooms and administrative office
• Schedule: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday (excluding Federal holidays)

Description

Assist physicians with dermatological treatments and minor surgical procedures. You will prepare patients for surgery, support post-operative and follow-up care (e.g., dressings and wound redressing), and handle administrative tasks like scheduling, inventory, and record maintenance. The role also includes diagnostic support (skin testing and specimen preparation) and timed ultraviolet light treatments under physician orders, while maintaining a clean and infection-controlled procedure environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with dermatological treatments and minor surgical procedures
• Prepare patients for surgery
• Provide post-operative care (apply dressings; clean and redress wounds) and follow-up support
• Provide patient counseling and education
• Perform skin testing and draw blood for serological tests
• Administer timed ultraviolet light treatments per written physician prescription
• Prepare smears and stains (Wrights or Giemsa-stained crush)
• Examine tissue scrapings under a microscope for pathological organisms/infected cells
• Maintain cleanliness of procedure rooms and follow infection control standards
• Prepare equipment and materials needed for procedures
• Provide administrative support (scheduling, inventory management, recordkeeping)

Requirements

• US citizenship
• 1 year of specialized experience including: patient care before/during/after surgical procedures; assisting physicians with surgical/dermatological procedures; communicating medical information to patients/clinicians; maintaining procedure room cleanliness
• Obtain and maintain BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
• Pass background investigation/suitability or fitness determination
• Pre-employment urinalysis for illegal drug use; subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for Secret security clearance/access for the duration of employment (background investigation and credit check required)
• Complete immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization required for direct patient contact (proof may be required for other immunizations)
• Meet mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements
• Complete Tuberculosis testing
• Complete pre-employment physical exam and annual physicals; ability to lift up to 44 pounds
• Meet qualification requirement using experience only (no education substitution)

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent; contact the hiring agency for specific benefits details.