Advanced Practice Provider Dermatology

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) Dermatology

About us

Physicians East, P.A.is a team of skilled healthcare professionals united to meet the challenge of delivering quality, cost-efficient, comprehensive healthcare to the people of Eastern North Carolina.

Location & commitments

Greenville, NC location, Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Overtime may be required to ensure patients are taken care, tasks are completed, and calls are returned in a timely manner. Weekend work is rare but can occasionally be necessary.

Supervision Received: Reports to Department Physicians, area manager(s) and Chief Operating Officer.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Typical Physical Demands: (Example) Requires prolonged standing or sitting. Requires frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, and other office equipment.

Typical Working Conditions:

Normal office environment

About the role

Provides professional medical care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.

Responsibilities

1. Assist with consults and daily visits. Sees follow-up patients in clinic.

1. Performs office procedures.

1. Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records. Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.

1. Establishes presumptive diagnosis.

1. Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.

1. Performs independent evaluations and treatment.

1. Administers injections, immunizations, and oral medications.

1. Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.

1. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.

1. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.

Candidate requirements

• Licensed as a PA-C or NP in the state of North Carolina and DEA license

• Must be able to work independently (under indirect supervision).

• Have at least one year of post-graduate experience as a provider in related setting.

• Must have experience and knowledge of an EMR system, voice dictation (Dragon) and strong documentation skills.

• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.

• Can use strong clinical judgment to determine when a supervising physician should be consulted.

• Flexible and adaptable with a focus on not turning any patient away before exhausting all reasonable options.

The ideal candidate will also:

• Be confident in clinical decision-making and autonomous in providing care to patients in a fast-paced clinical practice setting.

• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and be proactive in discussing case management.

• Possess excellent time management and have ability to work well with patients and their families, collaborating/supervising physicians, facility staff and leadership.

• Display a professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families, maintaining strict confidentiality in all times.

• Demonstrate a strong sense of team commitment, which includes meeting deadlines, punctuality and excellent follow-through and feedback.