Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

A general Medical Provider job description will include, but not be limited to:

Medical Provider Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Recognizes symptoms and signs of various illness and injuries, to order appropriate tests and prescribe treatments
• Creates care plans
• Counsels patients on preventive healthcare practices
• Uses electronic medical records systems
• Understands proper format for patient note documentation
• Possesses current state licensure and medication dispensing license (DEA)
• Assesses patient’s status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
• Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
• Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handles minor lacerations.
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
• Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
• Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
• Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Medical Director/Owner

Physical Demands- This is largely an active role, however, some filing and inventory management is required. This would require the ability to move files or inventory, open filing cabinets, and bend, twist or stand as necessary.

• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs
• Ability to sit and/or stand periodically during the workday.
• Computer data entry a large portion of job duty.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle or feel, reach, etc. when operating office equipment

Knowledge:

Medical Provider must have a knowledge of:

• Healthcare field and medical specialty
• Medical terminology
• Grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of EHR (preferably EPIC)

Skills:

• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
• Ability to maintain effective communication and organization to ensure timely patient flow
• Basic computer skills and office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to multitask and maintain professionalism

Education:

• BSN required, MSN preferred. Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program; or
• Completing a physician assistant program that has been accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).; or
• An M.D. or D.O from an accredited medical school

Other Requirements:

• Current state license.
• Current DEA License
• Current CPR certification.
• Board certification in a relevant specialization preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Family Medicine: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (Required)

Work Location: In person