Physician Assistant

Marietta Dermatology•Marietta, GA

34d•$110,000 - $1,300,000•Onsite

About The Position

Physician Assistants provide medical, surgical and cosmetic care to ensure the highest standard of patient care, independently practicing under the supervision of a board-certified dermatologist. Candidates must hold an active Georgia (GA) license, with a minimum of 2-3 years of general dermatology experience AND a minimum of 1-2 years of dermatologic surgical experience. Mohs experience is a plus.

Requirements

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent, with active certification.
2-3 years of experience working as a licensed Physician Assistant.
Active Georgia (GA) license.
Minimum of 2-3 years of general dermatology experience.
Minimum of 1-2 years of dermatologic surgical experience.
Proficiency with computer systems.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to listen to, empathize with, and inform patients, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to multitask and remain calm in a busy or stressful situation.
Leadership and mentoring skills along with effective teamwork skills.
Strong command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Ability to maintain positive working relations with co-workers.
Strong attention to detail.
Above-average time management and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and negotiation abilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in building and leading strong teams.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and meet company deadlines.
Ability to comply with HIPAA, ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.
Ability to accurately perceive color and shade differences for skin pigment evaluation.
Ability to understand and interpret policies and regulations.
Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to display sound judgement under pressure.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with practice physicians, vendors, business partners, and referring/referral doctor’s offices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Ability to identify problems, recommend solutions, and analyze information effectively.
Ability to set priorities and coordinate work activities.
Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Mohs experience is a plus.
Experience with a fully integrated medical office software package would be extremely beneficial.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent patient care per company and regulatory requirements under the direct supervision of a board-certified dermatologist (supervising physician).
Ensure patient treatment is monitored and coordinated in alignment with the organization’s clinical policies and guidelines.
Confirm that medical record documentation meets established clinical quality and compliance standards.
Instruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens. Promote wellness and health maintenance. Adhere to Medical Board requirements for supervision.
Enhance the effectiveness of supervising physicians by identifying short-term and long-term patient care issues. Provide relevant information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommends options and courses of action. Implements physician directives.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to procedures, rules, and regulations. Protect patients and employees by following infection-control policies and protocols.
Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on necessary actions.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
Support the healthcare team by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities. Accomplish related tasks as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.