About the Role
Our busy dermatology practice in Calgary's NW Varsity area is growing, and we're adding a part-time (possible full-time) Dermatology LPN to our team. You'll work alongside our current dermatology nurse and physicians, sharing clinical and procedural duties in a collaborative, fast-paced clinic. This role is ideal for an LPN with dermatology experience who takes pride in exceptional patient care and is comfortable assisting with a wide variety of dermatologic procedures.
What You'll Do
Patient care
- Room patients during a busy fast-paced dermatology clinic
- Maintain accurate health records in our EMR
- Educate patients on treatment plans, skincare regimens, and post-procedure care
- Conducting patient phone calls, specialty referrals, and various administrative work including completing chart notes and preparing and processing pathology requisitions
Clinical & procedural
- Prepare rooms, instruments, and sterile trays for medical and surgical procedures
- Provide chairside assistance during dermatologic exams, biopsies, wide local excisions, and other treatments
- Perform dressing changes and wound care, and administer medications as directed
- Draw blood, collect specimens, and coordinate biopsy and culture submissions with labs
Clinic operations
- Manage incoming calls from patients and pharmacies with timely documentation and follow-up
- Monitor and replenish clinical supplies and medications
- Uphold infection control standards by cleaning and resetting rooms throughout the day
- Collaborate closely with physicians and teammates to support individualized patient care
- Additional clinical roles to the above as needed
What We're Looking For
- Active LPN registration in good standing with the CLPNA
- Prior dermatology clinic experience (strongly favoured, equivalents considered)
- Strong knowledge of dermatology-specific procedures, medications, and terminology
- Confident charting in an EMR (Med Access Accuro or equivalebt an asset)
- Compassionate and adaptable with diverse patient populations, from pediatric to geriatric; pediatric experience is an asset
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- A team player with a patient-first mindset
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage
- Health/dental benefits
- Free on-site parking
- A positive, supportive team environment
Pay: From $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
