Physician Assistant - Dermatology
About The Position
As a Physician Assistant your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists you in providing medical services to ambulatory patients. STATUS: Full-Time (40 hours/week) LOCATION: Rochester DEPARTMENT: Dermatology SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday; Days ATTRIBUTES Excellent customer service and communication skills Strong attention to detail Compassionate, kind and patient focused At least one (1) year of experience as a PA is highly preferred RESPONSIBILITIES Diagnosis. Assess and diagnose acute illnesses and minor injuries; perform physicals and implement treatment plan; monitor response for acute and chronic medical conditions; select and order appropriate diagnostic and health maintenance procedures Treatment. Prescribe medication, perform minor procedures and coordinate treatment; provide health education and guidance regarding treatment; communicate with, and counsel family members; recommend community resources and refer patients to collaborating physician or specialist Administrative Assistance. Perform administrative responsibilities such as updating patient charts, billing codes and completing required documents from outside agencies
Requirements
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Compassionate, kind and patient focused
- BS: Physician Assistant (Required)
- PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
Nice To Haves
- At least one (1) year of experience as a PA is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assess and diagnose acute illnesses and minor injuries
- Perform physicals and implement treatment plan
- Monitor response for acute and chronic medical conditions
- Select and order appropriate diagnostic and health maintenance procedures
- Prescribe medication, perform minor procedures and coordinate treatment
- Provide health education and guidance regarding treatment
- Communicate with, and counsel family members
- Recommend community resources and refer patients to collaborating physician or specialist
- Perform administrative responsibilities such as updating patient charts, billing codes and completing required documents from outside agencies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
