Job purpose

The Physician Assistant (PA) / Nurse Practitioner, under the supervision of the Physician, is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. Under a physician’s supervision, the PA/NP is responsible for the delivery of a broad range of medical services, including taking medical histories, conducting physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, administering treatments (e.g., suturing and minor surgery), monitoring patients, prescribing medications, assisting physicians, and counseling and educating patients

Duties and responsibilities

• Performs medical examinations using standard medical procedures as part of the clinical care team
• Observes, assesses and records symptoms, reactions and progress in patient charts
• Demonstrates knowledge of primary care principles and practice protocols
• Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations and establish a leadership role in an emergency
• Demonstrates knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues and approaches in area of expertise
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of medications, with their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects and correct administration
• Supervises and trains employees, which includes organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments
• Educates patients and/or families as to the nature of disease, provides instruction on proper care, self-management and treatment, and works with patient to develop an individualized care plan
• Follows practice policy in responding to patient communications
• Communicates medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public
• Makes administrative and procedural decisions
• Maintains current CPR and other certification and is aware of related accreditation and certification requirements
• Maintains strict confidentiality, and treats staff, physicians, visitors and patients with dignity and respect
• Performs other related work as required

Skills

Education/training:
~ Current certification as PA/NP
~ Graduation from an accredited program
~ Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure

Experience:
• One (1) year of medical experience in a physician’s office or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred

Language/Cultural Skills:
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Notes

Exciting and rewarding opportunity!


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