Lynde Dermatology & Esthetics Looking for Clinical Assistant at Markham, ON Full Time

The Lynde Institute for Dermatology

The Lynde Institute for Dermatology is a full-service, multidisciplinary dermatology clinic under the care of our Chief Medical Director, Dr. Charles W. Lynde. Our team of healthcare professionals includes dermatologists, family physicians, nurses, medical estheticians, and a plastic surgeon. Lynde Dermatology prides itself on providing scientific, evidence-based dermatology solutions for its patients. Our clinical team works collaboratively with our team of physicians to deliver the best care possible to our patients.

Clinical Assistant

As a member of the clinical team, the clinical assistant works cooperatively with all team members to support the clinic and its operations, including physicians and patients.

The clinical assistant is directly responsible for safely administering narrowband-UVB phototherapy treatment and iontophoresis. In the clinical setting, the clinical assistant will operate the narrowband-UVB phototherapy machines and iontophoresis devices as prescribed by a referring in-house physician and under the guidance of Dr. Charles Lynde.

The clinical assistant will perform patch/allergy testing and patch reading/follow up on patients, be responsible for medical exam room inventory, stocking and organizing and may be asked to assist in room for minor procedures and/or skin surgeries, under the direction of the responding physician. The clinical assistant will report directly to the Operations Manager and/or Senior Manager.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a clinical or medical setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) platforms considered an asset
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong time management capabilities
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Passion for patient focused, evidence-based medicine
• High level of professionalism
• High level of proficiency in customer service
• A willingness to learn new techniques and develop procedural skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an inter-professional team as well as independently

Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Participation in training events (online and in-person), as well as practical learning initiatives
• medical related administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, faxing, documentation etc.

• Patient education regarding pre- and post-procedural care

• Phototherapy & Iontophoresis Treatment Administration

• Patient screening for risk factors associated with COVID-19
• Disinfection of treatment rooms and equipment
• Patient education on treatment details, relevant side effects, adverse events and or other risks involved
• Adverse event reporting to the attending physician
• Administrative tasks such as such as scheduling, billing, faxing, documentation etc.
• Follow all clinical procedure guidelines working under the direction of the on-site attending physician

• Available to work Monday through Friday beginning at 7:30am

Compensation:

• Remuneration will be assessed and offered based on education level, clinical experience, and applicable skillsets
• Hourly base pay and vacation pay following a bi-weekly pay schedule

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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