Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - TQ | Part Time

Think Aksarben•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Think Quick works as a member of the health care team under supervision of a physician in Thinks Urgent Care Clinic.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required.
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who has completed the necessary education for certification and unrestricted licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practice required.
A minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice experience, preferably in an urgent care setting, required.
Knowledge of healthcare management, principles and implications of standards for quality of care, quality measurement and monitoring, infection control and related features of todays healthcare environment.
Skill in communicating in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
Skill in planning, organizing, time management.
Skill in using a computer and a variety of software, including Electronic Health Records (EHR) software, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Skill in managing multiple priorities and problem solving.
Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet established goals and objectives.
Ability to maintain high levels of professional and personal integrity.
Ability to convey professional demeanor and sound judgment in dealing with patients care, protection of patient privacy, and confidentiality.
Ability to translate general administrative guidelines into specific action.
Ability to act as a good representative of the company.
Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Assess the medical, physical, social and psychological status of patients by obtaining a comprehensive problem-oriented health history, performing a physical examination of appropriate complexity, and ordering and evaluating laboratory, and other diagnostic studies as medically indicated.
Perform tests (e.g. throat cultures) as outlined in the treatment pathways or as deemed appropriate by the supervising physician.
Interpret available data in order to establish a preliminary diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.
Consult as needed with collaborating physician regarding abnormal results, or when a medical problem is beyond the scope of his/her training.
Provide appropriate referrals to clinic physicians and consulting physicians.
Order and/or administer injections and immunizations.
Write prescriptions for controlled and non-controlled medications based on treatment protocols.
Maintain comprehensive and complete medical records, assuring the records are accurate and current.
Clearly document all order and sign all entries.
Provide complete and appropriate information for billing purposes.
Within the scope of practice, instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment.
Provide appropriate patient education and counselling as to health maintenance, disease prevention, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.
Assist patients and care givers in identifying and utilizing community and other resources which will meet patient and family needs and lead to optimum health.