Job description template

Dermatologist Job Description Template

A copy-ready dermatologist job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows dermatologists earn a median of $328,730 ($158.04/hour); the middle 50% earn $139,990–$452,450.

Job title

Dermatologist

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable dermatologist to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will examine skin, hair and nails, screen for skin cancer and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Examine skin, hair and nails
  • Screen for skin cancer
  • Perform biopsies
  • Treat acne, eczema and psoriasis
  • Remove skin cancers
  • Prescribe medications and therapies
  • Offer cosmetic procedures
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • Doctoral or professional degree
  • Current license or certification as required by [state]
  • Working knowledge of skin examination and dermoscopy
  • Attention to detail and communication
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • American Board of Dermatology certification
  • State medical license
  • Mohs surgery fellowship
  • Experience with dermatoscope

Skills

  • Biopsy techniques
  • Skin surgery
  • Dermatopathology basics
  • Pharmacology
  • Empathy
  • Steady hands

Work environment and schedule

Dermatologists work mostly in outpatient clinics and surgical suites. Most work regular weekday hours with little emergency call.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a dermatologist job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Dermatologist” is the clearest; alternates include Skin Doctor, Mohs Surgeon, Cosmetic Dermatologist.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a dermatologist so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Dermatologist training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Dermatologist hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

Team pricing