Sunday, December 4, 2011

Help Give Quality Patient Skin-Care as a Dermatology Medical Assistant

By Jill Anderson


A dermatology medical assistant helps a dermatologist and other professionals who specialize in skin protection, in their role of diagnosing and treating skin disorders, as well as performing cosmetic treatments.

Dermatology assistant job description

A dermatology assistant offers a supportive role in both clinical and clerical commitments. Their job description depends mostly on their level of education and experience, as well as the wants of the setting in which they work. Some dermatology medical assistants will have either an administrative or clinical role but the majority will perform both front and back office duties.

A medical assistant will often greet patients on their arrival at the hospital and will record their medical history and the explanation for the visit by asking questions about the symptoms and duration of the skin condition, their diet and life-style, the utilising of cosmetics and current medicines. The aid might also take the patient's height, weight, temperature, heart beat and blood pressure before they see the dermatologist.


The dermatology medical assistant also helps during exams by sterilizing hardware, setting up the room, preparing the patient and supplying or holding instruments. Occasionally a professional medical assistant will be asked to run tests, take blood tests, change dressings and help during minor surgery. They can also be given the responsibility of explaining procedures and the way to administer medicines or creams to treat their status as well as way of living advice.

Typical office duties involve answering the telefone, scheduling appointments, typing letters and documents, computerizing info, filing and retrieving medical records, filing with insurance corporations and handling billing info, book keeping and ordering supplies.

Dermatology medical assistant talents

A dermatology medical assistant wants to have wonderful medical expertise in their field so that they can competently assist physicians and dermatologists with a good range of procedures, and also provide patient education on their conditions, treatments and at-home care. They have to have fantastic social abilities, being friendly, sincere and professional so that patients are given a positive experience in the clinic.


They need effective communication abilities as they greet and have interaction with patients so patients feel persuaded they are in capable hands. They need to be talented in keeping patients informed and relaxed during their visit and maintain confidentiality at all times. A medical assistant also must have computer skills and be au fait with a selection of office software and filing systems.



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