Advanced Practice Provider Dermatology

Physicians East•Greenville, NC

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Physicians East, P.A. is a team of skilled healthcare professionals united to meet the challenge of delivering quality, cost-efficient, comprehensive healthcare to the people of Eastern North Carolina. This full-time role is based at our Greenville (other) location, Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required to ensure patients are taken care, tasks are completed, and calls are returned in a timely manner. Weekend work is rare but can occasionally be necessary. The Advanced Practice Provider provides professional medical care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. This role requires a full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination. It involves standing and walking for prolonged periods of time and occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. The position requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours and involves exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic/hospital environment.

Requirements

Licensed as a PA-C or NP in the state of North Carolina and DEA license
Must be able to work independently (under indirect supervision).
Have at least one year of post-graduate experience as a provider in related setting.
Must have experience and knowledge of an EMR system, voice dictation (Dragon) and strong documentation skills.
Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
Can use strong clinical judgment to determine when a supervising physician should be consulted.
Flexible and adaptable with a focus on not turning any patient away before exhausting all reasonable options.
Value working in a team-oriented, patient-centric culture.

Nice To Haves

Be confident in clinical decision-making and autonomous in providing care to patients in a fast-paced clinical practice setting.
Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and be proactive in discussing case management.
Possess excellent time management and have ability to work well with patients and their families, collaborating/supervising physicians, facility staff and leadership.
Display a professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families, maintaining strict confidentiality in all times.
Demonstrate a strong sense of team commitment, which includes meeting deadlines, punctuality and excellent follow-through and feedback.

Responsibilities

Assist with consults and daily visits. Sees follow-up patients in clinic.
Performs office procedures.
Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records. Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
Establishes presumptive diagnosis.
Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
Performs independent evaluations and treatment.
Administers injections, immunizations, and oral medications.
Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
Utilizes practice/hospital guidelines and standardized procedures in collaboration with the supervising physician(s) in providing medical care to patients.