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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 & Esthetics 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 sterilization, patch-testing administration, minor-skin surgery assistance, safely administering narrowband-UVB phototherapy treatment and iontophoresis and/or administration of photodynamic therapy. In the surgical setting, the clinical assistant will work under the direction of, the in-house plastic surgeon, Dr. Richard Backstein as well as the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Charles Lynde. In the clinical setting, the clinical assistant will operate the narrowband-UVB phototherapy machines and iontophoresis devices and patch testing as directed by a referring in-house physician and under the guidance of Dr. Charles Lynde. 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
• Plastic Surgery
• Plastic surgery related administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, faxing, documentation etc.
• Disinfection of surgical rooms
• Passing surgical equipment as directed by the attending physician
• Maintaining a sterile field
• Wound care and stitch removal as directed by the attending physician
• Patient education regarding pre- and post-procedural care
• Answering general minor-skin surgery related inquiries
• Other Clinical Tasks
• Sterilization of equipment
• Disinfection of treatment rooms and equipment
• Patient education on treatment details, relevant side effects, adverse events and or other risks involved for phototherapy, patch testing, iontophoresis and/or photodynamic therapy
• 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
• Laundering surgical towels and gowns
• 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.

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