Instructor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a dedicated full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its faculty at the level of Instructor to deliver care at its community practice sites. The APP will provide high-quality, patient-centered dermatologic care at our community-based outpatient clinical state-of-the-art sites. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Dermatology provider with at least 2 years of experience delivering dermatologic care in an outpatient setting and have a passion for providing personalized, evidence-based patient care. The successful applicant will practice alongside skilled and knowledgeable dermatologists in our academic community-based clinics, which include CU Medicine Dermatology Montview and CU Medicine Dermatology Highlands Ranch.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited AAPA approved Physician Assistant training program or APN licensure and a master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Certification from the NCCPA or ANCC or other comparable certification required.
Ability to obtain a Colorado PA or NP license prior to starting date.
Ability to obtain Prescriptive Authority in the state of Colorado.
Two years of experience in outpatient general dermatology practice.
Ability to work both autonomously and in a team in outpatient settings.
Ability to function both independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding patient-facing skills.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years’ experience in an outpatient general dermatology practice with outstanding patient satisfaction ratings on publicly available websites.

Responsibilities

Support all facets of clinical service to include the following: managing new and return patient visits, and coordination of care with providers within and outside the University setting.
Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
Coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic. Works with the team to ensure smooth operation of the clinic.
Writes progress notes indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other office and hospital records as required.
Provide administrative support and thorough follow-up to ensure orderly, effective, and quality patient care. This may include the development and implementation of educational materials or protocols for staff and patients.
The candidate will become proficient in the electronic medical record (EPIC) system and be able to chart, obtain data, and use all the communication tools.
Notify Clinic Director and Clinic Manager regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.