Physician Assistant (103967)

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Rockville, MD

55d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Physician Assistant is a healthcare professional licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. This role provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of physician(s), diagnosing and treating diseases of the human skin. The Physician Assistant examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. They diagnose patient conditions, examine skin to determine the nature of disease, administer or order diagnostic tests (taking blood samples, smears, and skin biopsies), and interpret test results. The role involves treating various skin conditions such as illnesses, abscesses, skin injuries, malignancies, and infections. Additionally, the Physician Assistant performs therapeutic procedures like injections and assists physicians in surgical procedures, including surgically excising cutaneous malignancies, cysts, birthmarks, and other growths, as well as suturing and wound care. They develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist in providing continuity of care. Patients are instructed and counseled regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance. Medications are prescribed and administered under physician supervision and in accordance with state regulations. The position requires adherence to all safety policies and procedures while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service. Other duties as necessary for the organization may also be performed.

Requirements

Minimum two years of work experience as a Dermatology Provider (NOT Medical Assistant experience or clinical rotations)
Dermatology experience, required
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, required.
Thorough knowledge of medical billing coding, including CPT and ICD-10 coding, required.
Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function
Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations
Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and team mate support needs
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving
Basic to intermediate computer operation
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function
Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines

Responsibilities

Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
Diagnoses patient conditions, examines skin to determine nature of disease, administers or orders diagnostic tests, taking blood samples, smears and skin biopsies from affected areas, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
Treats illnesses, abscesses, skin injuries, malignancies, skin infections, and other skin conditions.
Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, and other procedures as appropriate.
Assists Physician(s) in surgical procedures, surgically excises cutaneous malignancies, cysts, birthmarks, and other growths, suturing, wound care, and other procedures as appropriate.
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
Prescribes and administers medications under the supervision of the physician(s) and in accordance with regulations of the State Medical Board/Regulatory agency for PA’s.
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.