Physician Assistant Part Time

Dermatology Of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Dermatology of New Mexico is seeking a Physician Assistant who is dedicated to dermatology, compassionate about patient care, hardworking, and driven to complement the company's culture. The Physician Assistant provides quality, medical dermatological care by treating conditions of the skin while ensuring the highest standard of patient care, under the supervision of a board-certified physician. This role involves providing advanced practice health care services, documentation of services, collaboration with colleagues, clinical leadership, and working with supervising physicians. The position also participates in quality assurance and demonstrates a commitment to quality health care.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a Physician Assistant Program
Current unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant from the New Mexico Medical Board
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Physician Assistant specializing in Dermatology.
Registered and have current DEA
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Significant amount of walking and assisting patients, some heavy lifting may be required (up to 50 lbs.); data entry (typing).
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
PA-C
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers Dermatology patients on an out-patient basis. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, recommends skin treatments and advice on skin health tips and best practices.
Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and imaging studies and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient’s management and care consulting with supervising physician as needed.
Maintains electronic health records (EHR) for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures providing appropriate, legible documentation.
Assures continuity of care by providing medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center’s scope of practice and the Physician Assistants training.
Reviews all lab and pathology reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately with supervising physicians as needed.
Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Practice. Maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow and minimizes schedule changes and absences.
Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, electronically, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.
Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives. Contributes to continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed. Attends and participates in clinic meetings, departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Center when applicable.
Performs other related duties as assigned.