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Dermatologists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

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This source lists 18 tasks, including 16 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2021.

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Core · Task 17094 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Conduct complete skin examinations.

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Core · Task 17092 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.

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Core · Task 17091 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.

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Core · Task 17090 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.

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Core · Task 17093 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.

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Core · Task 17095 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer.

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Core · Task 17078 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Record patients' health histories.

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Core · Task 17085 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.

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Core · Task 17089 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or antibiotics.

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Core · Task 17084 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, or endocrinologic tests.

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Core · Task 17081 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.

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Core · Task 17079 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.

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Core · Task 17077 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.

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Core · Task 17082 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.

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Core · Task 17087 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Provide therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, or comodo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.

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Core · Task 17088 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Provide dermabrasion or laser abrasion to treat atrophic scars, elevated scars, or other skin conditions.

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Supplemental · Task 17086 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Conduct clinical or basic research.

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Supplemental · Task 17083 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, or microdermabrasion.

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