Dermatology Assistant

REF 1855991

22.07.2025 | Abu Dhabi | full time

Description: A dermatologist assistant works directly with patients in hospitals, clinics, and physician offices under the supervision of a dermatologist. They focus on skin, hair, and nail conditions, including surgery and cosmetics. Duties include taking medical histories, performing medical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting results, and developing treatment plans. Dermatologist assistants educate patients on skin health and provide preventive services, such as skin cancer screenings. They work closely in collaboration with a supervising physician as required by law. Depending on the specific job, dermatologist assistants can work weekends or evenings, and may need to be on call.

Requirements: Obtaining a position as a dermatologist assistant requires you to be a licensed physician assistant. Earning the qualifications of a licensed physician assistant requires taking an accredited physician assistant program from a recognized post-secondary institution. Once you complete the program and earn your BS, you must enroll in a physician assistant master’s program. After completion, you take your physician assistant certification exam. Upon passing the exam, you can then apply to dermatology assistant jobs. Dermatology offices post job ads online, locally, or hire out to employment agencies. In larger urban centers, finding an employment agency that works only with healthcare personnel is beneficial. This job requires strong interpersonal communication skills.