Physician - Dermatologist

Job Description

Community Health Centers of America is hiring a Dermatologist to work in their family practice clinics and contracted long-term care facilities in the Sacramento, CA area. The position involves diagnosing and treating skin, hair, and nail conditions, creating treatment plans, and performing medical and cosmetic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, analyze, and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Assess and diagnose patients' skin, hair, and nail conditions and ailments to determine appropriate treatment.
• Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
• Prescribe medications.
• Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions.
• Educate patients and families on available treatments and preventative care strategies.
• Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic testing relevant to dermatology.
• Conduct in-office procedures, which can include medical, surgical (e.g., Mohs surgery), and cosmetic treatments (e.g., Botox, lasers).
• Refer patients to specialists as needed.
• Perform follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
• Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Provide consultative support to other providers in the clinic and affiliated facilities.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school and completion of residency program.
• Completion of an ABD-accredited Dermatology fellowship.
• Board certified or board eligible in Dermatology.
• Active medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in California.
• 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Active listening and active learning.
• Flexibility to work with a variety of people, differing in ages, personalities, and backgrounds.
• Time management skills to be able to see a high number of patients.
• Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Critical thinking.
• Social perceptiveness.
• Complex problem solving.
• Respect patient confidentiality.