Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner promotes and maintains health by providing medical services to patients in a medical office under the supervision of a physician. The role includes evaluating patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, providing treatments and counseling, developing patient management plans, and coordinating with the care team to deliver high-quality healthcare. The position also requires accurate and complete medical documentation and coding, including timely review and sign-off of patient charts in accordance with company policies. Documentation and coding accuracy may affect eligibility for productivity, PCN, and VBC bonuses. The position performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Registration and licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- 1–3 years of experience in an outpatient care office.
Responsibilities
- Conduct physical examinations, consultations, and referrals.
- Interview patients, perform examinations, and obtain, update, and review medical histories.
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, including x-rays and electrocardiograms.
- Document subjective and objective findings, assessments, plans, and patient care services in medical and department records.
- Ensure accurate coding and billing, including E/M and HCC coding, and complete chart review and sign-off in accordance with company policies.
- Collaborate with the care team to provide high-quality healthcare to patients and their families.
- Assess patient and family knowledge and initiate patient and family education.
- Identify patient care issues and recommend options and courses of action to support physician effectiveness; implement physician directives.
- Perform therapeutic procedures, including administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections.
- Instruct and counsel patients on therapeutic regimens, growth and development, family planning, emotional concerns, wellness, and health maintenance.
- Develop and implement patient management plans to provide continuity of care.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow infection-control policies and protocols.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, publications, professional networks, and societies.
- Support healthcare team staff development by providing information and educational and experiential growth opportunities.
- Contribute to team efforts and perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with automatic employer contribution.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Access to voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to additional life insurance.
- Access to wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
