Part-time PA-C

Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.•Pottstown, PA

About The Position

Responsible for coordination & quality assurance of clinical, programmatic & operational activities including diagnosis & treatment of illness, & patient education under medical protocols. Provides professional medical services to complement the delivery of primary health care services under the supervision of a licensed Physician. Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Clinical Officer and Operations Director.

Requirements

3-5 years’ experience in Family Practice highly preferred
Current RN licensure in Pennsylvania
Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in Pennsylvania
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited nursing organization.
DEA Number preferred.
BCLS required.
ACLS preferred.
Attendance required at assigned CHDC site(s)

Responsibilities

Provides medical evaluation, treatment and consultation services to patients of the health center.
Responds to emergencies and answers medical questions.
Obtains and documents, or causes to be obtained and documented, appropriate chief complaint, past medical, family and social history, review of systems, examination, medications and allergies, assessment and plan for each patient.
Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals.
Reviews ancillary test results and coordinates notification to the patient.
Provides patient education as needed.
Supervises patient care by non-health center agencies such as home health care, nursing home, or hospice.
Available to patients personally or through clinical staff to answer questions and relay information regarding their care.
Completion of appropriate paperwork/computer documentation to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines.
Completion of all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
Participates in on-call schedule.
Responsible for assigned SMART goals
Participates in public relations and community outreach activities, as center shall from time-to-time reasonably request.
Provide assistance with OSHA, emergency preparedness, infection control and regulatory compliance.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Adheres to the organizations mission, vision and values.
Adheres to the organization’s policies regarding time and attendance.
Complies with accepted dress code and maintains a professional image.
Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness.
Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed upon time frames.
Demonstrates flexibility in the acceptance and completion of work assignments.
Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities.
Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies.
Demonstrates a strong attention to detail.