Join Our Team
Dermatology Partners is a physician-owned independent practice, and we're growing: a brand-new clinic opens in Owatonna in January 2027, and our Rochester flagship keeps expanding. If you want hands-on dermatology, a small team that knows your name, and mentorship straight from the dermatologist, we'd like to meet you.
Working here is different from working for a hospital system or a private-equity group. The physician who owns the practice is in clinic with you. Medical assistants scrub into surgery. PAs build their own patient panels with real supervision, not a metric dashboard. And with our expansion underway, joining now means growing with us.
Dermatology Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or LPN
Rochester, MN and Owatonna, MN (opening January 2027)
About Dermatology Partners
Dermatology Partners is a physician-owned independent practice known for personalized, high-quality skin care in a collegial, low-stress setting. Founded in Rochester in 2023, we are opening a second, brand-new clinic in Owatonna in January 2027. Services include the full scope of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Position summary
The CMA/LPN assists with patient flow from check-in through checkout, supports in-office dermatologic procedures, performs clinical documentation, and ensures every visit is efficient, comfortable, and accurate. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on procedures, values autonomy, and wants a front-row seat to advanced dermatology. You will work with the dermatologist and/or Physician Associate (PA), and see a wide variety of medical and surgical cases.
Key responsibilities
- Greet and room patients; obtain and document vital signs, histories, and medication lists
- Prepare exam and procedure rooms, maintain sterile field, and assist with biopsies, excisions, Mohs surgeries, and cosmetic injections
- Serve as in-room scribe, entering findings and orders into the EHR in real time
- Process and label pathology specimens according to practice protocol
- Provide detailed post-procedure instructions and patient education on skin-care regimens, wound care, and medications
- Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections (local anesthetic) within license scope
- Maintain instrument sterilization log, order supplies, and perform daily/weekly room turnover and quality-control checks
- Respond to phone messages, refill requests, and patient portal inquiries under physician direction
- Support practice projects (policy updates, patient-education materials, workflow improvements) as time allows
Minimum qualifications
- Active CMA certification or unencumbered Minnesota LPN license
- Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
- Proficient with basic computer tasks; prior EHR experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and meticulous documentation habits
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs; manual dexterity to handle instruments and prepare injections
- Professional, patient-focused demeanor and genuine interest in dermatology
Preferred but not required
- At least one year of dermatology, plastic-surgery, or other outpatient procedural experience
- Familiarity with EMR systems such as AthenaOne or comparable platforms
Schedule
- Rochester: full clinic schedule (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.); no evenings, weekends, or major holidays
- Owatonna: full clinic schedule at opening (January 2027); early hires may train in Rochester before opening
Compensation and benefits
- $22–30 per hour, commensurate with experience and licensure level
- Employee pricing on cosmetic services and products
- Positive, small-team culture with direct mentorship from the dermatologist
How to apply: Email a résumé and brief cover letter to mndermatologypartners@gmail.com with the subject line "CMA/LPN Application – [Your Name]". Please note which location interests you. Qualified candidates will be contacted within one week to schedule an on-site shadow interview.
Physician Associate (PA-C), Dermatology: Founding Owatonna Team
Owatonna, MN (opening January 2027) · 2 positions
About Dermatology Partners
Dermatology Partners is a physician-owned independent practice known for personalized, high-quality skin care in a collegial, low-stress setting. Founded in Rochester in 2023, we are opening a second, brand-new clinic in Owatonna in January 2027. Services include the full scope of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Position summary
This is a founding-team opportunity: two Physician Associates will anchor our brand-new, purpose-built Owatonna clinic, opening January 2027, with an on-site Mohs surgery suite. You will build and manage your own panel of medical dermatology patients with direct collaboration, training, and supervision from a Harvard- and Mayo-trained, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon on-site weekly. For a PA who wants true ownership of their practice style, structured dermatology mentorship, and ground-floor growth in an expanding independent group, this is a rare configuration.
Key responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage the full breadth of medical dermatology: skin exams and skin cancer surveillance, acne and isotretinoin management, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, warts, and hair and nail disorders
- Perform dermatologic procedures within scope: biopsies, cryotherapy, intralesional injections, and excisions
- Deliver cosmetic services (neuromodulators, fillers) per training and interest
- Document thoroughly and efficiently in AthenaOne EHR
- Participate in building the Owatonna clinic's protocols, workflows, and culture from day one
- Engage with the Owatonna medical community and referring providers
Minimum qualifications
- NCCPA certification and eligibility for unencumbered Minnesota PA licensure
- Current DEA registration or eligibility
- Excellent clinical judgment, documentation habits, and patient communication
- Comfort with procedures and a genuine interest in dermatology as a career focus
Preferred but not required
- Dermatology experience or SDPA Diplomate status; CAQ in dermatology a plus
- New graduates with strong procedural aptitude and a demonstrated commitment to dermatology will be considered; structured training and supervision provided
Schedule
- Full-time, Monday–Friday clinic schedule; no evenings, weekends, or major holidays
- Training period at the Rochester clinic before the Owatonna opening
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive base salary with productivity-based incentives and benefits including health insurance, retirement, and CME allowance
- Direct, structured mentorship from a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon
- Founding-team role in a growing independent practice with a clear expansion trajectory
- Employee pricing on cosmetic services and products
How to apply: Email a résumé/CV and brief cover letter to mndermatologypartners@gmail.com with the subject line "PA Application – [Your Name]". Qualified candidates will be contacted within one week.
Dermatologist (MD/DO)
Owatonna, MN
About Dermatology Partners
Dermatology Partners is a physician-owned independent practice known for personalized, high-quality skin care in a collegial, low-stress setting. Founded in Rochester in 2023, we are opening a second, brand-new clinic in Owatonna in January 2027. Services include the full scope of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
The opportunity
Dermatology Partners is an independent, physician-owned practice growing across southeastern Minnesota, with a Rochester flagship, a new Owatonna clinic opening January 2027, and further expansion planned. We are always interested in meeting board-certified or board-eligible dermatologists, general dermatologists and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons especially, who believe medicine is practiced best when physicians own the practice.
What we offer
- True clinical autonomy: no corporate productivity metrics, no private-equity ownership
- Flexible arrangements: full-time, part-time, or Mohs surgical days
- Modern, purpose-built facilities with on-site Mohs labs
- Transparent, production-aligned compensation and a path to partnership conversation for the right physician
- A collegial, small-team culture in communities that genuinely need dermatologic care
Who we're looking for
- MD/DO, board-certified or board-eligible in dermatology; unencumbered Minnesota licensure or eligibility
- Fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons and general dermatologists both welcome
- Physicians who value patient relationships, teaching, and building something that lasts
How to apply: There may not be a posted opening. Write anyway. Email a CV and a few sentences about what you're looking for to mndermatologypartners@gmail.com with the subject line "Dermatologist Interest – [Your Name]". All inquiries are confidential and reviewed personally by Dr. Christensen.
Dermatology Partners, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
