Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - EmUrgentCare

Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

Welcome to Albany Medical Center, providing excellent care to our community each day. We have an exciting opportunity for physician assistants and/or nurse practitioners to join our team. An ideal candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, both independently and on a team. This is a full-time salaried position structured as three, convenient, 12-hour shifts per week. Every other weekend off is a 4-day weekend! This is an onsite position at one of our Capital Region sites, with some, reimbursable, travel between locations required.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient assessments and complete physical examinations
• Collect clinical data such as vitals, specimens, point of care testing
• Conduct occupational medicine assessments
• Complete accurate patient coding
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient medical reports
• Serve as the on-site leader for clinical staff
• Mentor students and newer clinical staff

Requirements:

• Registered Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with valid New York license and registration
• Valid and current DEA certification

Education Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
• NCCPA Registration
• Applicable state licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Experience:

• Preferred 2 years' experience in an Emergency Department or Urgent Care setting; New grads are welcome to apply
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and critical judgment.
• Able to respond to emergencies in a calm, reasoned manner.
• Use of the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care.
• Able to quickly master all aspects of a computerized medical recordkeeping and billing system.
• Must project a professional image and earn the confidence of others. Must have excellent verbal and written skills and have experience in and a desire to deal professionally with the public. Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills are required.
• Must be HIPAA compliant at all times.

Competitive Benefits and Perks:

• Paid hands-on training
• Opportunities for growth within the Albany Medical Center family
• Medical Coverage (CDPHP), Dental and Vision plans available
• Located on main public transportation lines
• Paid Time Off
• AMC Pension Plan and 403B Retirement
• Occurrence Based Malpractice Insurance

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