Allergy Advanced Practice Provider (APRN / PA)

Advanced Practice Provider (APRN / PA)

The Advanced Practice Provider (APRN / PA) is responsible for providing direct patient care and office procedures under direct, and at times, general supervision of the physician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet patients with courtesy and respect. Answer questions and direct requests appropriately and efficiently.
• Provide direct patient care in the office, under the direction and in accordance with supervising physician.
• Document care provided in the office setting within 24 hours.
• Provide physician examination(s).
• Obtain patient medical, social and family history, drug allergies, current medications and vital signs.
• Set up and provide/assist with office surgical procedures; remove sutures, staples, change dressings.
• Establish presumptive diagnoses and be responsible under the physician' supervision for the management of the patient's problems following diagnosis.
• Initiate appropriate laboratory, radiologic and special examinations for tests required for the evaluation of illness and prepared written summary of care.
• Communicate with patients by phone or letter regarding their problems, after consultation with the supervising physician.
• Review patient records and educate patient(s) and family members regarding visit, examination, treatment and medications, side effects, procedures (including written pre and post-op care) and testing.
• Answer incoming telephone calls as needed and take message if appropriate and document, determine status of patient's symptoms and direct care accordingly. (i.e. inform doctor if immediate care is needed, offer work-in versus routine appointment, and refer patient to emergency room for emergent issues)
• Schedule all surgeries on physician schedule and with concerned facilities, assistant physicians, etc.
• Schedule pre-operative x-rays and laboratory work.
• Report laboratory and x-ray results to patient, after physician instruction.
• Prescribe and/or adjust prescription medications, in accordance with education and management protocols.
• Adjust schedules according to physician's request.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Anticipate departmental needs and improve office efficiency by assisting other staff as necessary.
• Complete office/hospital charge slips with appropriate diagnosis/CPT code and submit for data entry.
• In absence of physician, the APRN/PA is the responsible provider in the office, per physician agreement.
• Assist in the training of health care personnel in certain diagnostic, therapeutic and clinical techniques, as directed by the supervising physician.
• As a role model in the department, the APRN/PA must remain professional at all times. Avoid gossip and work to ensure equality and calmness amongst all staff members.
• Maintain all licenses and certifications, including maintaining the prescribed hours of medical education program attendance.
• Maintain compliance with attached collaborative agreement with physician and MCC.

Corporate Culture Responsibilities

• Follow established corporate and department-specific policies and procedures
• Attend all corporate and department-specific required training.
• Uphold MCC's Purpose, Values, and Vision.
• Abid by MCC's Corporate Culture Responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned cheerfully and willingly.

Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements

• Successful Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
• Licensure (or in the process of obtaining licensure) in the state of Florida as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Active DEA license not required prior to hire; however, supervising physician will communicate if this is required and the protocols for utilization.
• New graduates are welcome and considered for this position.
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Displays customer services skills, strong interpersonal skills, close attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a person of integrity and character, willing to embrace change and make a positive impact in the lives of patients and co-workers.
• Ability to work with staff members at all levels of the organization in a cooperative, team-oriented manner.
• Displays computer proficiency (i.e. PC windows and MS Office environment) and ability to quickly learn new applications.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures within nursing field.
• Proficient in use of English language both in written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to communicate with individuals of varying socio-economic backgrounds.
• Displays ability of giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.

Physical Requirements of the Essential Job Functions

• Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull): Sedentary (exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally)
• Standing/Walking: Frequently
• Keyboarding/Dexterity: Frequently; activity exists from ¾ of the time
• Ability to look at a computer screen for extended periods.
• Ability to perform constant repetitive hands and finger motions.
• Ability to work in various positions (standing, sitting, bending, and walking) for extended periods of time.