Physician Assistant (102532)

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Saint Joseph, MO

4d•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 human skin. This includes examining patients, performing comprehensive physical examinations, and compiling patient medical data, such as health history and physical examination results. The Physician Assistant diagnoses patient conditions by examining skin to determine the nature of the disease, administers or orders diagnostic tests like blood samples, smears, and skin biopsies, and interprets test results. They treat illnesses, abscesses, skin injuries, malignancies, skin infections, and other skin conditions, and perform therapeutic procedures such as injections. The role also involves assisting Physician(s) in surgical procedures, surgically excising cutaneous malignancies, cysts, birthmarks, and other growths, suturing, and wound care. They develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and ensure continuity of care. Additionally, they instruct and counsel patients on compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance, and prescribe and administer medications under physician supervision and according to state regulations.

Requirements

Minimum two years of work experience as a Dermatology provider.
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
Thorough knowledge of medical billing coding, including CPT and ICD-10 coding.
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.