Physician Assistant - Ocala, Lecanto, Inverness

Suncoast Skin Solutions•Ocala, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide direct, exceptional dermatological care to patients. This role involves a mix of clinical and administrative duties, including patient history review, full body skin exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, establishing diagnoses and treatment plans for skin diseases, and providing treatment for skin cancer, including minor surgical procedures. The position also requires patient counseling, skin safety education, prescribing medications, and documenting patient progress. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional clinical judgment, the ability to function independently, strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration, and the initiative to handle responsibilities with minimal supervision. A key aspect of the role is the ability to understand complex medical information and communicate it clearly to various audiences. The role also includes completing MIPS requirements and clinical notes within 48 hours, participating in community outreach programs, and adhering to ethical principles. Time management, adaptability, and effective communication are crucial, as is recognizing and respecting cultural diversity. The role requires maintaining confidentiality, accurate documentation, and practicing within the scope of education and capabilities, while staying aware of healthcare legislation and regulations.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s and master’s degree, together with a certificate from completing an American Medical Association approved physician assistant program
Possession of active Florida medical license
May possess a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) issued certificate
Possession of state and federal Controlled Substance Registration
Some clinical experience in an area of specialty
Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
PA-C (Preferred)
Physician Assistant License (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Carries out a review of patients’ medical history
Performs full body skin exams
Orders diagnostic tests, including blood tests and x-rays, sends biopsies out to pathology and interprets the results
Establishes diagnoses and treatment plans for patient’s skin state disease
Diagnoses and treatment of skin cancer
Provides treatment, including minor surgical procedures such as, biopsies, cryo-therapy, ED&C, excisions
Provides counseling and skin safety education to patients and their families
Prescribes needed medications to patients
Takes record of patients’ progress
Performs research for current treatment procedures so as to provide quality care to patients
Ability to provide expert clinical judgment and function independently
Possession of exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that enable effective collaboration with physicians, staff, community health workers, patients and their families
Ability to work with little or no supervision, and to take initiative in handling the responsibilities of the position
Ability to understand complex medical information and clearly communicate it to patients and their families, medical staff, and external customers, in written and spoken format
Completes MIPS requirements and clinical notes within 48hrs of a patient visit
Possession of conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to effectively manage conflict in work environment
Frequently takes part in community outreach programs to promote the practice and educate people in skin cancer prevention and healthy living
Demonstrates initiative and responsibility
Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus
Adheres to ethical principles
Adapts to change
Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education
Recognizes and respects cultural diversity
Adapts communication to individual’s ability to understand
Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette
Uses medical terminology appropriately
Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect
Projects a professional manner and image
Consistent attendance and punctuality
Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately
Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information
Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities
Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s Employee Handbook.
Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA