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UC/PCP Physician Assistant
Job Description:
Centennial Medical Group (CMG) and FirstCall Medical Center are group practices of Internists, Family Physicians and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners who provide high quality comprehensive primary care. Our group was locally founded in Howard County and has been practicing medicine for 25 years. We are proud of our caring and competent clinical and administrative staff.
Our Mission is to make inclusive and accessible care for all! Making our communities a healthier place to live by improving access to healthcare while simultaneously lowering the total overall healthcare cost. We support and promote this mission by having a focus on our patient relationships.
Centennial Medical Group (CMG) and our Urgent Care (UC) locations are looking for experienced professionals to provide excellent patient care at our facilities. We are currently fielding interviews for Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Nurses who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. Our providers may refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment. If you are looking for a diverse practice full of forwarding thinking leaders in the healthcare industry, CMG is for you. CMG Physician Assistants play a critical role in the success of our day-to-day operations by providing superb patient services and medical support to ensure a happy, healthy community.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Customer Service & CMG Staff Responsibilities
· Courteous and pleasant in person, virtually, and with coworkers, patients, visitors, and supervisors.
· Maintains operations by following policies and procedures.
· Upholds the culture of Centennial Medical Group by always treating patients and visitors in a friendly, welcoming, and compassionate manner.
Clinical Responsibilities
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Order, perform, interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.
Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
Education:
Physician Assistant Certification: graduate from an accredited PA program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)
Experience:
2 Years’ experience upon completion of PA Program and Emergency Department or Urgent Care Experience
Knowledge:
Medicine and Dentistry – Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Psychology – Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Therapy and Counseling – Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Tools and Technology– Calendar and scheduling software · Scheduling software, Electronic mail software Medical software- NextGen EHR (or comparable EHR/EMR system)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $60.00 – $125.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- EMR systems: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- PA-C (Required)
Work Location: In person
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